PEPPERONI PIZZA

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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 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 shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

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 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , 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. , Combine spaghetti sauce and sugar if desired; spread over dough. Top with the pepperoni, tomatoes, onion, cheeses and Italian seasoning. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.