Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a heart shape.
- Place the dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Add pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, skip the pepperoni.
- You can use store-bought pizza dough for convenience.
- Experiment with different toppings to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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