Ingredients
Scale
1 pound Store-bought pizza dough (or homemade)
6–8 sticks Low-moisture mozzarella cheese sticks
½ cup Pizza sauce (marinara or crushed tomatoes)
1½ cups Shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, whole milk)
½ cup Pepperoni slices
1 tablespoon Olive oil
½ teaspoon Garlic powder (optional, for crust)
½ teaspoon Dried oregano (optional, for crust)
2 tablespoons Semolina flour or cornmeal (for dusting)
Instructions
- Lightly flour a clean surface or pizza peel with semolina flour or cornmeal and preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C)
- Stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12 to 14-inch circle
- Arrange the mozzarella cheese sticks around the perimeter of the dough circle and fold the outer edge of the dough up and over the cheese sticks, pressing firmly to seal
- Transfer the dough to the floured pizza peel or a lightly oiled baking sheet
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the center of the dough, and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce
- Distribute the pepperoni slices over the shredded cheese evenly
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, and dried oregano, then brush this mixture over the crust
- Bake the pizza for 12-18 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly
- Let the pizza rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing and serve immediately
Notes
For a crispy crust, ensure the oven is thoroughly preheated and avoid overloading with toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg