Faith & Family Pepperoni Pizza

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup homemade marinara sauce
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
• 25 pepperoni slices
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

Bloom yeast with warm water and sugar until foamy. Mix flour, salt, olive oil and yeast mixture.

Knead until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour.

Roll dough to 12-inch circle. Preheat oven to 475°F.

Spread marinara, add cheese, pepperoni, and seasonings. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.

Rest 5 minutes before slicing.