Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza (Printable Version)
Mozzarella-stuffed crust and zesty pepperoni deliver bold flavor in this Italian-American classic.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound pizza dough store bought or homemade
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6 to 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
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1/2 cup pizza sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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20 to 25 pepperoni slices beef or turkey
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2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
→ Optional Seasonings
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Garlic powder
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Italian seasoning
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Grated Parmesan
# Steps to Cook:
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius. Place a pizza stone in the oven if using. Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet if not using a stone.
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Roll the pizza dough into a 12 inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared pan or hot pizza stone.
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Place mozzarella string cheese sticks around the edge of the dough leaving about a 1 inch border. Fold the dough over the cheese and press to seal the edges tightly.
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Spread pizza sauce evenly over the center of the dough leaving the stuffed crust exposed. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Place pepperoni slices over the cheese spacing them uniformly.
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Brush the stuffed crust with olive oil or melted butter. Optionally sprinkle with garlic powder Italian seasoning or grated Parmesan for added flavor.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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Remove from the oven and allow the pizza to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a crispier texture use a preheated pizza stone for baking.
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Enhance flavor by customizing toppings with ingredients like bell peppers olives or mushrooms.
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Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.