Classic Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A traditional thin-crust pizza topped with rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni slices, baked to golden perfection. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 7 g (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 160 ml warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 120 ml tomato sauce
• 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese
• 60 g sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp cornmeal

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 7 g active dry yeast in 160 ml warm water (about 110°F) and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 250 g all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt. Add the yeast mixture and 1 tbsp olive oil, stirring until a dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Lightly dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with 1 tbsp cornmeal.
5. Step 5: Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to the prepared peel or sheet.
6. Step 6: Spread 120 ml tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top, then arrange 60 g sliced pepperoni over the cheese.
8. Step 8: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp dried oregano over the pizza for added flavor.
9. Step 9: Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
10. Step 10: Remove from oven, let it rest for 3 minutes, slice, and serve hot.