Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza
The Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza is a popular offering in classic American pizzerias. The original recipe became truly famous in the 1990s when some pizza chains started offering this extra cheesy, crispy crust version. The pepperoni and the spicy tomato sauce perfectly complement the melted mozzarella, while the stuffed crust adds an extra flavor bomb to every bite. If you love homemade pizza and extra cheese, you definitely need to try this recipe!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a bowl, combine the lukewarm water, sugar, and dry yeast. Let it stand for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
2
In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
3
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4
Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle, larger than your desired pizza size, to allow for folding the edges.
6
Place pieces of Trappista cheese along the edge of the dough. Fold the edges over the cheese, and gently press down to seal the filling.
7
Spread the tomato sauce over the center of the pizza, then sprinkle with dried basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
8
Sprinkle with grated mozzarella, then arrange the pepperoni slices evenly on top.
9
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, then place in the oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
