Description
Sheet Pan Pizza is a delicious, easy-to-make pizza that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. With a crispy crust, savory pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni, this one-pan recipe is both satisfying and customizable. Whether you use homemade dough or store-bought dough, it’s quick to prepare, perfect for family dinners or parties.
Ingredients
For the Quick Pizza Dough (1.2 pounds):
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup warm water (110-115°F)
For the Sheet Pan Pizza:
1 – 1.2 pounds pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅔ cup pizza sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese
4 oz pepperoni
Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
For the Quick Pizza Dough:
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
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Add the olive oil and warm water (110-115°F) to the dry ingredients and mix until the dough starts to come together.
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Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
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Punch down the dough, turn it onto a floured surface, and roll it into a rectangle to fit your sheet pan.
For the Sheet Pan Pizza:
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Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
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Roll the dough out to fit your sheet pan. If using store-bought dough, roll it to size.
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Drizzle the sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, place the dough on top, and stretch it gently to fit.
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Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then add pepperoni on top.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (optional).
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Slice and serve immediately!
Notes
Vegetarian Pizza: Swap the pepperoni for veggies like bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or olives.
BBQ Chicken Pizza: Replace the pizza sauce with BBQ sauce and top with shredded chicken, red onions, and cilantro.
Cheese Lovers Pizza: Add gouda, cheddar, or ricotta for extra cheesy goodness.
Spicy Pizza: Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
