Deep-Dish Pepperoni Pizza with Buttery Crust

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A thick, buttery crust loaded with cheese and pepperoni, baked until the edges are golden and the cheese bubbles. This American-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 98 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, butter, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 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.

Prep: 70 min Cook: 28 min Serves 4 American cuisine 510 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 30g butter and let cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine 200g all-purpose flour, 5g active dry yeast, and 3g sea salt. Add melted butter and 120ml warm water, mixing until dough forms.
  2. Step 2: Knead dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes until doubled.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 200°C. Press risen dough into a 22cm deep-dish pizza pan, creating a thick crust. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Spread 150g tomato sauce evenly over crust. Arrange 100g pepperoni slices over sauce. Top with 180g mozzarella cheese.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 25-28 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

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