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Epic Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza

This looks like an Epic Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza with cheesy pull-apart bread around the edges! Here’s a homemade version of this cheesy, gooey, and absolutely irresistible pizza!

🍕 Epic Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Recipe 🧀🔥

✅ Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾

• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast 🍞

• 1 cup warm water (110°F) 💧

• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒

• 1 tbsp sugar 🍯

• 1 tsp salt 🧂

For the Cheesy Crust:

• 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks 🧀

• ¼ cup melted butter 🧈

• 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿

For the Toppings:

• 1 ½ cups pizza sauce 🍅

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀

• 20-25 pepperoni slices 🍕

• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese 🧀 (optional)

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Make the Dough:

• In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

• Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

2️⃣ Prepare the Cheesy Crust:

• Roll out the dough into a large circle slightly bigger than your pizza pan.

• Place string cheese around the edges and fold the dough over, sealing it well.

• Brush with melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

3️⃣ Assemble the Pizza:

• Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.

• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously.

• Arrange pepperoni slices on top.

4️⃣ Bake the Pizza:

• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! 😍

• Let the pizza cool slightly, slice, and enjoy the cheesy stuffed crust goodness!

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