Italian Pepperoni Feast Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (about 450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Cornmeal or flour for dusting
• 1 ½ cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 60-80 slices of pepperoni (adjust quantity to your preference)
• Sliced Italian sausage or soppressata
• Sliced red bell peppers
• Sliced black olives
• Sliced red onions
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for added spice)
• Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for additional flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (around 475-500°F or 245-260°C). If available, place a pizza stone in the oven.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Sprinkle cornmeal or flour on a pizza peel or baking sheet to prevent sticking. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the peel or baking sheet.
4. Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
6. Arrange the pepperoni slices across the pizza, covering the cheese.
7. Add sliced Italian sausage or soppressata on top of the pepperoni.
8. Place sliced red bell peppers, black olives, and red onions over the pizza.
9. Optionally, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the pizza for added spice.
10. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the hot stone. Otherwise, place the baking sheet with the pizza in the oven.
11. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the toppings are cooked to your liking.
12. Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
13. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pizza for additional flavor.
14. Slice the pizza and serve hot.

This Italian Pepperoni Feast Pizza combines the classic pepperoni with Italian sausage, bell peppers, olives, and onions, delivering a feast of flavors reminiscent of the Italian culinary experience. Enjoy the rich and savory taste of this delightful pizza!