Description
This Sheet Pan Pizza is crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, and packed with classic pizza flavors. Perfect for an easy homemade dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for greasing)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead until a soft dough forms.
- Grease a sheet pan generously with olive oil. Stretch dough to fit the pan and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, bell peppers, and red onion.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use bread flour for a chewier crust.
- Par-bake the crust for a crispier bottom.
- Don’t overload with sauce to prevent sogginess.
- Let the dough rest again after stretching for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sheet pan pizza, homemade pizza, easy pizza recipe, family dinner