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Pepperoni Pizza
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 8
My husband worked in Chicago-area pizza restaurants throughout high school and college. He says pizza is a work of art, and his are beautiful. Our girls prefer Daddy’s pizza to ordering out!” —Julie Host, Polk City, Iowa
Ingredients:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon cornmeal
toppings:
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
1 to 3 teaspoons sugar, optional
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
Directions:
1. In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
2. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 14-in. circle. Sprinkle a greased 14-in. pizza pan with cornmeal. Transfer dough to prepared pan.
3. Combine spaghetti sauce and sugar if desired; spread over dough. Top with the pepperoni, tomatoes, onion, cheeses and Italian seasoning.
4. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 8 slices.
By RecipeOfHealth.com