Pepperoni Pizza
Enjoy a delicious homemade pizza topped with savory beef pepperoni and melted dairy-free cheese.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- •1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- •3/4 cup warm water (180ml)
- •1 teaspoon sugar
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •1/2 cup tomato sauce (120ml)
- •1.5 cups shredded kosher mozzarella-style dairy-free cheese (150g)
- •20 slices kosher beef pepperoni
Instructions
- 1
Combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a small bowl, letting it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt, then stir in the yeast mixture and olive oil until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic, then cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- 5
Roll out the risen dough to fit your pizza pan and transfer it onto the prepared surface.
- 6
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 7
Sprinkle the dairy-free shredded cheese evenly over the sauce and arrange the beef pepperoni slices on top.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese substitute is bubbly.
- 9
Slice and serve hot.
💡 Chef tips
- Use beef pepperoni certified kosher to keep the dish authentic and compliant.
- You can prepare the dough a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat your baking pan in the oven beforehand for an extra crispy crust.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished pizza features a golden, crispy crust topped with rich tomato sauce, melted gooey cheese, and savory, slightly crisped beef pepperoni.