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loaded pepperoni pizza from scratch

Loaded Pepperoni Pizza with Sour Cream

Author: Laura Bais
This Loaded Pepperoni Pizza with Sour Cream is a must-try for any pizza lover looking to spice up their recipe repertoire. Ideal for a family night or when entertaining friends, this pizza brings the pizzeria experience home. Did I mention this is the pepperoni pizza recipe from scratch? Give it a try for your next gathering and watch it become a new favorite!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Dough Rising Time 1 hour
Course Finger Food, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 pizzas

Equipment

  • 1 pizza stone
  • 1 Pizza Cutter

Ingredients
  

Dough:

  • 14 ounces pizza flour type 00
  • 1/4 ounce fresh yeast or 1/10 ounce dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup lukewarm water

Sauce:

  • 10.5 ounces tomato passata
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • A pinch of salt and pepper

Toppings:

  • 7.4 ounces cooked ham
  • 12.7 ounces Gouda cheese
  • 8.8 ounces mushrooms
  • 2.1 ounces bacon
  • 3.5 ounces homemade sausage
  • 1 purple onion thinly sliced
  • 7 ounces sour cream
  • Oregano to taste

Instructions
 

  • Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add yeast and pour in warm water. Mix with a spoon, then knead until smooth (about 10-15 minutes). Oil the dough and bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the dough, and let rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour.
  • Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
  • Assembly: Divide the dough into three parts, shape each, and let rest. Roll out on a floured surface, apply sauce, then layer with ham, cheese, and mushrooms. Add bacon, sausage, onion, and a sprinkle of oregano.
  • Baking: Bake at 435°F for about 13 minutes. After baking, add dollops of sour cream.
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