Wood-Fired Pepperoni and Mozzarella Pizza

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

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A classic thin-crust pizza topped with spicy pepperoni and melted mozzarella, baked to a golden crisp in a wood-fired style. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 30 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 700 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup tomato sauce
20 slices sliced pepperoni
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp salt. Pour in 3/4 cup warm water and 1 tbsp olive oil, mixing to form a dough. Knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 2: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Step 3: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or baking tray inside for at least 30 minutes to mimic a wood-fired oven.
Step 4: Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
Step 5: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, then arrange 20 slices of pepperoni evenly on top. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using.
Step 6: Slide the pizza on parchment onto the hot stone or tray and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbly with slight browning.
Step 7: Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, slice, and serve warm.