Spicy Pepperoni Pizza
When it comes to crowd-pleasers, it’s hard to beat the fiery simplicity of a classic spicy pepperoni pizza. This one brings together the perfect trio: a rich tomato base, creamy fior di latte mozzarella, and crisped-up pepperoni slices that curl and cup just right as they bake, releasing all that glorious, spicy oil.
It’s a pizza that proves you don’t need to overcomplicate things, just high-quality ingredients and a hot oven. The result is a perfect balance of heat, savoury depth, and melty cheese that hits every note.
If you’re looking for a pizza that delivers on bold flavour and texture, this one’s for you.
Spicy Pepperoni Pizza
A fiery twist on a timeless classic, this spicy pepperoni pizza pairs rich tomato sauce and creamy fior di latte mozzarella with the irresistible heat of thin-sliced spicy pepperoni. As it bakes, the edges of the pepperoni curl to form little flavour cups that pack a punch in every bite. Follow our step-by-step guide, and you’ll be enjoying a slice of spicy pepperoni pie in no time. Bon appétit! And don't forget to check out some of our other pizza recipes for inspiration for your next pie day!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough ball
- 1 ladle of pizza sauce
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Spicy pepperoni
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Hot honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Follow any of our dough recipes. For this particular bake, we used our hybrid room temp and cold fermentation dough recipe.
- Prepare Sauce: We recommend our standard pizza sauce which is versatile, simple to make and is perfect for Neapolitan style pizzas.Spice up this sauce however you like, remember the best part about making pizza is the creative process!
- Prepare Cheese:Place your fresh mozzarella in a container or bowl with a paper towel at the bottom to allow some of the water to drain. Set aside for assembly.
- Preheat Oven:Outdoor Pizza Oven: If using an outdoor pizza like an Ooni pizza oven, aim for a temperature of 450-500°C at the center of your pizza stone. Use an infrared thermometer to ensure accuracy. It should take around 25-30 minutes to reach temperature.Home Oven: Place pizza steel or stone inside the oven and preheat to the highest temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Base: On a lightly floured surface, stretch out the dough by hand according to the steps outlined in our dough recipe.Once you're happy with the shape of the base, lightly dust your pizza peel and transfer the dough onto the peel.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread a ladle of sauce onto the dough in a circular motion, starting from the center and working outwards.Evenly distribute mozzarella cheese pieces across the base slices.Add spicy pepperoni slices across the surface, slightly overlapping.Finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake Your Pizza:Outdoor Pizza Oven: Launch the pizza into the oven and bake for 60-90 seconds. Keep an eye on the pie and rotate every 10-15 seconds to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning.Home Oven: Launch pizza onto a pizza steel or stone, the bake time should be around 7-10 minutes, or until crust is golden and pepperoni edges are crisp.
- Serving: Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving board. Let it rest for a minute before slicing. For an extra kick, drizzle a little hot honey over the top just before serving, it adds the perfect sweet heat that plays beautifully with the spicy pepperoni and rich tomato base.Now it’s time to enjoy your Spicy Pepperoni Pizza!
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