From-Scratch Pepperoni Pizza
From-Scratch Pepperoni Pizza layers a chewy, homemade crust with a bright, herby tomato sauce and plenty of melted mozzarella. Crisp-edged pepperoni adds a savory punch, balancing the lightly sweet, garlicky sauce for a classic pizzeria flavor at home. Perfect for a casual family dinner, game night, or whenever you crave a comforting slice fresh from the oven.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in From-Scratch Pepperoni Pizza, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease two 12-inch pizza pans.
- 2
Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together water, tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- 3
Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute. Gradually add the remaining flour, a little at a time, until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- 4
Transfer the dough to a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Add more flour as needed. (If using RapidRise yeast, cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.)
- 5
Divide the dough in half. Lightly flour your hands, then pat each piece of dough onto the prepared pizza pans.
- 6
Top the dough with the sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the crusts are browned and the cheese is bubbly, 18 to 20 minutes. Rotate the pizza pans between the top and bottom oven racks halfway through baking.
- Calories 911.96 kcal High 46%
- Protein 31.69 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 114.21 g 42%
- Total Fat 35.96 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 12.71 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.74 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 1333.54 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 5.28 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 4.63 g --
- Added Sugars 2.52 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 270.43 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 7.75 mg Good Source 43%
- Potassium 161.4 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 111.12 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 4.39 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
From Scratch Pepperoni Pizza is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cooking Oil, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 911.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is From-Scratch Pepperoni Pizza made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cooking Oil, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make From-Scratch Pepperoni Pizza?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 911.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is From-Scratch Pepperoni Pizza easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is From-Scratch Pepperoni Pizza healthy?
- From-Scratch Pepperoni Pizza has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 911.96 calories and 31.69 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1333.54 mg (58% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.71 g (64% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.52 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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