AWESOME PEPPERONI PIZZA

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Provided by Awana Burkeen

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 pkg dry yeast(1/4 oz)
1 Tbsp plus 2 teas. olive oil
3/4 c pizza sauce
12 oz mozzarella cheese,sliced
1 3/4 oz pepperoni slices(about 25 slices)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Lightly grease a 12x9-inch baking sheet.Sift 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 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 temp.,then bake for 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the crust from the oven and spread pizza sauce on top,leaving a 3/4-inch border.Arrange the mozzarella on top and then the pepperoni.Sprinkle with oregano and pepper.Drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden,about 15-20 minutes.
4. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife,slice pizza into 6 square slices.Serve hot.