Pepperoni Sausage Pizza

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Pizza Stone:
   • Preheat your oven to its highest setting—ideally 475°F to 500°F (245°C to 260°C).
   • If using a pizza stone or steel, place it on the middle rack while heating. 🍕
2. Shape the Dough:
   • Lightly dust your work surface and pizza peel or baking sheet with flour or cornmeal.
   • Stretch and roll the 1 lb dough ball into a 12-inch circle, leaving a slightly thicker border for the crust. 🍕
3. Oil & Sauce the Base:
   • Lightly brush the crust edges with extra virgin olive oil for a golden finish. 🛢️
   • Spread ½ cup of quality pizza sauce evenly across the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the perimeter. 🥫
4. Layer Cheese & Toppings:
   • Sprinkle garlic powder and dried Italian seasoning over the sauce. 🧄🌿
   • Evenly cover the sauce with 2 cups of shredded low-moisture mozzarella. 🧀
   • Arrange the sliced pepperoni and cooked crumbled Italian sausage generously across the top of the cheese. 🍕🥩
5. Bake to Crisp Perfection:
   • Carefully slide the pizza onto your preheated pizza stone or bake directly on a baking sheet.
   • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is crisp and golden brown, and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned! ⏲️🔥
6. Garnish & Serve:
   • Remove from the oven, dust with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired, slice into wedges, and serve hot! 😋🍕