Awesome Pepperoni Pizza

Homemade pizza smothered with melted mozzarella and sliced spicy pepperoni; you’ll never order takeout again!

• 2½ cups all‐purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 package (¼ oz) dry yeast
• 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp olive oil
• ¾ cup pizza sauce
• 12 oz mozzarella, sliced
• 1¾ oz pepperoni slices (about 25 slices)
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 12x9 inch baking sheet. Shift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Stir in the yeast. Make a well in the center and add olive oil and 1 cup lukewarm water. Mix until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 5 minutes.
2. Roll out dough and press into prepared baking sheet. Cover and allow to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature, then bake for 5‐7 minutes.
3. Remove the crust from the oven and spread pizza sauce on top, leaving a ¾‐inch boarder. Arrange the mozzarella on top and then the pepperoni. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden, 15‐20 minutes.
4. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the pizza into 6 square slices. Serve hot.