1x12"Pizza DoughMake your own or use a store-bought dough.
.5cupsPizza SauceYou can make your own sauce or use a store-bought sauce.
2ouncesTurkey Pepperoni (Equals about 3/4 cup)Depending on how heavy you like the distribution to be.
4ouncesYour preferred pizza cheese (Equals 1 cup)I enjoy a mixed Italian blend.
1tablespoonAll-purpose flourfor rolling out the dough.
1teaspoonOlive oilto oil your pan.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Prepare your pizza dough. While you can use most freshly made doughs about 10 minutes after making it, most store-bought pizza doughs must be out of the fridge for at least 30 minutes to warm up to room temperature. Check your specific instructions if you're using store-bought.
Some people roll out the dough with a rolling pin, and some like flattening it into a disc shape with their hands. I say you stick to what method you are most comfortable with. Use some flour to keep it from sticking to your hands, the counter, or your rolling pin.
If you use a pizza pan in the oven, most are non-stick, but adding a thin coat of olive oil which helps prevent any sticking and promotes even browning on the bottom of your pizza.
Place the dough on the peel or pan.Once your dough is on the peel/pan, you may need to straighten the edges with your fingers.
Take a spoon and apply the sauce a spoonful at a time. Take the back of the spoon and spread it out over the dough, leaving about 1" of crust without sauce around the edge. Many people like using a "bullseye" pattern, swirling the sauce from the center out. Start with less sauce and add more as needed. It is easier to add more than take it away.
Once you're happy with your sauce distribution, add a thin layer of turkey pepperoni.
Sprinkle your cheese of choice evenly over the top.