Deep-Dish Cheese and Spicy Pepperoni Pizza with Turkish Red Pepper Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A rich deep-dish pizza loaded with layers of mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and a drizzle of homemade Turkish red pepper oil for a smoky heat. This Mediterranean-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bread flour, warm water, instant yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 800 calories and feeds 3, 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

• 300 g bread flour
• 180 ml warm water
• 5 g instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp plus 1 tbsp for oiling pan olive oil
• 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
• 120 g pepperoni slices
• 80 g tomato paste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 30 ml water
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 5 g instant yeast, 180 ml warm water (110°F), and 1 tsp salt in a mixing bowl. Add 300 g bread flour and 3 tbsp olive oil, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8 minutes until elastic.
2. Step 2: Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour until doubled.
3. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly oil a 9-inch round deep-dish pan with 1 tbsp olive oil.
4. Step 4: Press the dough evenly into the pan, pushing it slightly up the sides to create a thick crust.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 80 g tomato paste with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, and 30 ml water until smooth.
6. Step 6: Spread the tomato mixture evenly over the dough base.
7. Step 7: Layer 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange 120 g pepperoni slices on top.
8. Step 8: Bake the pizza in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
9. Step 9: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and drizzle a little Turkish red pepper oil (infused olive oil with red pepper flakes) over the top before serving.