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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Sauce
Method
Dough Preparation
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Assembling the Pizza
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Shape Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Place the rolled dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Add Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Layer Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer half of the pepperoni slices and pepperoncini peppers. Add the remaining mozzarella cheese on top, followed by the rest of the pepperoni slices.
Season
Sprinkle Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes over the top of the pizza.
Bake Pizza
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it up, and serve hot with additional crushed red pepper flakes if desired.