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Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

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"My husband worked in Chicago-area pizza restaurants throughout high school and college. He says pizza is a work of art, and his are beautiful. Our girls prefer Daddy’s pizza to ordering out!” —Julie Host, Polk City, Iowa

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Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + standing

Yield: 8 Servings

25 30 55

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon cornmeal
TOPPINGS:
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
1 to 3 teaspoons sugar, optional
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Directions

In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 14-in. circle. Sprinkle a greased 14-in. pizza pan with cornmeal. Transfer dough to prepared pan.
Combine spaghetti sauce and sugar if desired; spread over dough. Top with the pepperoni, tomatoes, onion, cheeses and Italian seasoning.
Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 8 slices.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 540 calories, 27 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 1,319 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Originally published as Pepperoni Pizza in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011, p42

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Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2011 by scrapo

So Yummy! Def. will make again - tasted very much like a chicago pizza. For the crust I did use 2 cup bread flour & 1 cup whole wheat flour. Used homemade pizza sauce (recipe on taste of home) @ 1 1/4 cups and added green peppers. So so so good!

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2011 by prate91

I didn't make the whole recipe, just the crust to use with my toppings. My family loved it!!

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2011 by Joan a Rehome

I tried it will mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperoni and as the original recipe it was great!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2011 by Joan a Rehome

Best pizza we ever had.