Delivery-Style Pepperoni Pizza at Home

Steps

1. 1

   Let half a batch of pizza dough sit out until it has warmed slightly and is sticky. Sprinkle the work surface with cornmeal, then coat both sides of the dough with cornmeal.

2. 2

   Press around the edge of the dough with your hands to form the crust, keeping the center thin. Rotate the dough as you work, and pop any air bubble that forms.

3. 3

   Flip the dough and press it outward. Use the heel of your hand to stretch it gently in a circle until the center is no longer thick. To lift it, drape it over your hand rather than picking it up, so it does not stretch unevenly.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 450°F (230 °C) (232°C (450 °F)).

5. 5

   Place the dough pretty side down in a pizza pan and shape it to fit. Do not leave it on the pan for an extended period before baking; use cooking spray if desired.

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   Spread pizza sauce over the dough. The creator prefers sauce that is not cold, ideally at room temperature.

7. 7

   Top with mozzarella.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with a little Dano's red pepper seasoning.

9. 9

   Arrange turkey pepperoni over the pizza.

10. 10

    Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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    Bake at 450°F (230 °C) (232°C (450 °F)) for about 15–20 minutes.

    Start 20-minute timer
12. 12

    When the pizza comes out of the oven, tap the pan on the counter to loosen the pizza, then slide it onto a cutting board.

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    Cut the pizza into as many slices as you like. Press the cutter down and rock it back and forth through the toppings.

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    Drizzle garlic oil around the crust and serve.