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Overhead shot of a freshly baked homemade pepperoni and mushroom pizza recipe on a white marble counter with imperfect slices and melted cheese.

Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza Recipe

Homemade pepperoni and mushroom pizza with golden crust, bubbly cheese, and a rich tomato-garlic sauce. Easy, fast, and delicious for family pizza night.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Dough Rising Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Pizza stone or pizza pan For even heat distribution and crispy crust
  • 1 Pizza Peel For transferring pizza in and out of oven safely
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For dough preparation and rising
  • 1 Stand mixer with dough hook Optional – saves kneading time
  • 1 Saucepan To cook the tomato-garlic sauce
  • 1 Measuring cups & spoons For accurate ingredient measurement
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring sauce and dough
  • 1 Rolling pin or hands For shaping dough (stretch by hand for best results)

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast One packet
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water Around 110°F
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour For structure
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil Adds flavor and prevents stickiness
  • 2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon sugar Feeds yeast for proper rise

For the Sauce & Toppings

  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes Sauce base
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced for flavor
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Oregano, basil, thyme blend
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms Sliced (cremini or button)
  • 4 oz pepperoni slices Use quality pepperoni
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese Shredded, low-moisture
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, adds mild heat
  • salt and black pepper To taste

Instructions

  • Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit until foamy.
  • Combine flour and salt, add yeast mixture, then olive oil. Knead 8 minutes until smooth.
  • Cover and let dough rise 30–40 minutes until doubled.
  • Heat olive oil, sauté garlic 1 min, add crushed tomatoes and seasoning. Simmer 10 mins.
  • Slice mushrooms and prep toppings while sauce cooks.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F, shape dough into 12-inch circle.
  • Spread sauce, add mushrooms, pepperoni, and mozzarella.
  • Bake 12–15 mins until crust golden and cheese bubbly.
  • Cool 2 mins, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 2mg