Classic Pepperoni Pizza (Salton Pizzadesso Edition)

🥵 Crispy crust, melty cheese, and bold flavors – ready in just 3 minutes!

Ingredients

For the Dough (Makes 1 x 12” Pizza)

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• ¾ cup warm water (110°F)
• 2 cups bread flour (for extra crispness)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce

• ¾ cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Toppings

• 1 ½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup pepperoni slices
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornmeal (for the pizza stone)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
3. Knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rest for 30-45 minutes (since high-heat pizza ovens perform best with shorter dough fermentation).
4. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes and let it cool.

Step 3: Preheat the Pizzadesso

1. Insert the cast iron pizza stone into the oven.
2. Set the Pizzadesso to 800°F and select the “Regular Pizza” mode.
3. Let the oven preheat for at least 15 minutes for optimal crisping.

Step 4: Assemble the Pizza

1. Sprinkle cornmeal on a pizza peel or parchment paper.
2. Place the rolled-out dough on top and spread a thin layer of sauce.
3. Evenly distribute mozzarella cheese.
4. Add pepperoni slices and sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
5. Finish with Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes (optional).

Step 5: Bake the Pizza in 3 Minutes!

1. Transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone using the peel.
2. Bake for 2 ½ - 3 minutes, rotating halfway for even crisping.
3. Remove when the crust is blistered, golden brown, and the cheese is bubbling.

🍕 Enjoy a gourmet-quality pepperoni pizza in the comfort of your home with the Salton Pizzadesso! 🍕