Cheesy Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza

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Build a towering, indulgent pizza night around layers of melted cheese, crispy pepperoni, and tangy sauce cradled in a buttery, golden crust that holds everything together perfectly.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, olive oil, and melted butter to the yeast mixture.
3. Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size.
5. Meanwhile, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
6. Simmer the pizza sauce for 10–15 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
7. Grease a deep-dish pizza pan generously with olive oil and butter.
8. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan, creating a thick crust.
9. Sprinkle mozzarella and provolone over the bottom of the crust.
10. Arrange a generous layer of pepperoni over the cheese.
11. Spoon the seasoned tomato sauce evenly over the pepperoni.
12. Add another layer of mozzarella, provolone, and pepperoni on top.
13. Sprinkle Parmesan and a little oregano over the surface.
14. Bake in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 25–30 minutes until the crust is deeply golden and the cheese is bubbling.
15. Let the pizza rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the layers stay intact.
16. Garnish with fresh parsley, slice into thick pieces, and serve hot.

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