Cozy Bordenaro’s Style Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

A warm and inviting pizza featuring a hand-tossed dough topped with zesty tomato sauce, generous pepperoni slices, earthy mushrooms, and melted mozzarella. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 89 minutes pairs bread flour, active dry yeast, (110°F) warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 3 1/4 cups bread flour
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups (110°F) warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 25 slices sliced pepperoni
• 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tsp sugar in 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F). Let sit 5-7 minutes until bubbly.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, mix 3 1/4 cups bread flour and 1 tsp salt. Add yeast mixture and 2 tbsp olive oil, stirring to form dough. Knead on floured surface for 10 minutes until elastic.
3. Step 3: Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with towel, and let rise in warm place 1 hour until doubled.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, for the sauce, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1 1/4 cups crushed tomatoes and 1 tsp dried basil, simmer 10 minutes until thickened.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone inside to heat.
6. Step 6: Punch down dough and stretch into a 14-inch circle on parchment paper.
7. Step 7: Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough, sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, then top with 25 sliced pepperoni and 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms.
8. Step 8: Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
9. Step 9: Transfer pizza with parchment to hot stone and bake 12-14 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
10. Step 10: Remove from oven, let rest 3 minutes, slice, and serve for a comforting pizza night.