Description
This recipe takes the classic homemade pizza experience and kicks it up a notch with a golden, crispy crust overflowing with mozzarella cheese. It’s the kind of meal that makes the whole family gather around the table without even having to call them twice!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Stuffed Crust & Toppings:
- 6–8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 20–25 slices of pepperoni
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Making this pizza is an experience—one filled with cheesy surprises and crispy perfection!
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in the flour, olive oil, and salt, then knead until smooth. Let it rise for an hour.
- Shape and Stuff the Crust: Roll out your dough on a floured surface, making it slightly larger than your pizza pan. Lay string cheese sticks around the edge, then fold the dough over them, sealing it tightly.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread pizza sauce over the dough’s center, sprinkle shredded mozzarella, and arrange pepperoni slices evenly.
- Bake to Perfection: Brush the crust with melted butter and garlic powder. Bake in a preheated 475°F oven for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Slice and Enjoy: Let it cool for a couple of minutes before cutting in—it’s worth the wait!