Ultimate Double Pepperoni Delight

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (about 450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Cornmeal or flour for dusting
• 1 ½ cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 80-100 slices of pepperoni (adjust quantity to your preference)
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)
• Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (around 475-500°F or 245-260°C). Place a pizza stone in the oven if available.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to the 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. Distribute a generous layer of pepperoni slices across the entire pizza, covering the cheese completely.
7. Add another layer of pepperoni slices on top of the first layer, ensuring good coverage across the pizza.
8. Optionally, for extra spiciness, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes over the pizza.
9. 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.
10. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pepperoni becomes slightly crispy.
11. Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
12. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves for added freshness.
13. Slice the pizza and serve hot.

This Ultimate Double Pepperoni Delight pizza amplifies the savory goodness of the classic pepperoni pizza by doubling up on the delicious pepperoni slices. Enjoy the rich flavors and generous portions of pepperoni with every bite!