Wood-Fired Pepperoni and Sicilian Roll Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A thick-crust pizza inspired by classic Sicilian rolls, loaded with spicy pepperoni and topped with melty mozzarella and tangy marinara. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F), 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Add the yeast mixture and 3 tbsp olive oil, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Step 3: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Punch down the dough and roll out into a 12x14-inch rectangle on parchment paper.
5. Step 5: Spread 1 cup marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle 1 cup sliced pepperoni and 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Dust with 1 tsp dried oregano.
6. Step 6: Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log shape. Pinch edges to seal, then place seam-side down on the preheated stone or baking sheet.
7. Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Remove and sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.