Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough and Crust
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450 g pizza dough
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6–8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
→ Toppings
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120 ml pizza sauce
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200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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20–25 pepperoni slices (beef or turkey)
→ Finishings
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2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
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Optional: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 220°C. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat. Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet if not using a stone.
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Roll out the pizza dough to a 30 cm circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to the prepared pan or hot stone.
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Arrange mozzarella string cheese sticks around the edge of the dough, leaving a 2.5 cm border. Fold dough over the cheese sticks and press to seal tightly, enclosing the cheese.
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Spread pizza sauce evenly over the centre of the dough, keeping the stuffed crust exposed. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
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Distribute pepperoni slices evenly on the cheese layer. Brush the stuffed crust with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with optional garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or grated Parmesan if desired.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
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Remove pizza from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve warm.
# Notes:
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Ensure the crust is well-sealed to prevent cheese from melting out during baking.
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For optimal results, bake on a pizza stone preheated in the oven for a crispier crust.