Sheet Pan Pizza (Print-Friendly Version)
Hot-out-the-oven pepperoni pizza with thick, homemade crust―baked all at once on a sheet pan, just right for busy nights.
# Ingredients List:
→ Easy Dough
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1 cup warm water (about 43-46°C)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon instant yeast
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if you need it
→ Sheet Pan Pizza
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Parmesan for sprinkling on top (optional)
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113 grams (4 ounces) pepperoni, cut in slices
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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2/3 cup pizza sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 to 1.2 pounds pizza dough (your own or store-bought, both work)
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Mix together salt, sugar, flour, and yeast in a big bowl.
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Pour in the olive oil and warm water. Stir it up until a scruffy ball of dough starts to show.
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If you're using a stand mixer, knead with the hook for around 3 minutes till it gets smooth and forms a ball. If you're doing it by hand, put your dough on a floured bench and knead for 5 minutes, tossing in more flour if things feel sticky.
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Cover the bowl or slap a towel over the dough and let it sit out for 15 minutes.
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Heat up your oven to 232°C (450°F). Pour a good bit of olive oil onto a quarter sheet pan (33 x 23 cm) and get it all over—even the corners.
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Pop your dough onto that pan and use your fingers to stretch it right into the edges. If it bunches back, just give it a 5-minute break before finishing up.
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Smear your sauce evenly over the stretched dough. Top with mozzarella, then toss on the pepperoni slices.
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Slide the pan into the oven and bake for about 11–13 minutes. Cheese should be all gooey, crust should have a golden look.
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Let everything cool for 5 minutes. If you want, shower some Parmesan on top, cut it up, and dig in.
# Helpful Hints:
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Want a thick, fluffy base? Use the whole pound of dough on the small sheet pan. For a thinner, crispier style, spread it out to fill a half sheet pan.
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Starting with frozen dough? Let it defrost in the fridge for at least 9 hours, then keep it out at room temp for another half hour before you stretch.
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Making food for a crowd? Double everything and grab a half-sheet pan (46 x 33 cm or 18 x 13 inch) to handle more.