Sunshine Pepperoni Pizza

Ingredients:

For the Pizza Dough:

• 1 and 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Pizza Toppings:

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 and 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup sliced yellow bell peppers
• 1/2 cup sliced red bell peppers
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

• In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
• Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

2. Preheat Your Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet in the oven to heat.

3. Shape the Pizza:

• Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions.
• Roll out one portion on a floured surface to your desired pizza thickness.
• Transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper.

4. Add Toppings:

• Spread half of the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
• Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Distribute the pepperoni slices, bell peppers, and black olives evenly over the cheese.

5. Bake:

• Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
• Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

6. Garnish and Serve:

• Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves (if desired), and let it cool for a minute.
• Slice your Sunshine Pepperoni Pizza and enjoy the burst of flavors and sunshine in every bite!

This Sunshine Pepperoni Pizza will not only brighten your day but also satisfy your pizza cravings. It’s the perfect combination of flavors to inspire your appetite and bring warmth to your gatherings or meals.