Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease two 12-inch pizza pans.

2 . Stage

Make sauce: Whisk together water, tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.

3 . Stage

Make crust: Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute. Gradually add remaining flour, a little at a time, until a soft, sticky dough forms.

4 . Stage

Transfer dough to a floured surface; knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Add more flour as needed. (If using RapidRise yeast, let dough rest, covered, for 10 minutes.)

5 . Stage

Divide dough in half. Lightly flour your hands, then pat each piece of dough onto the prepared pizza pans.

6 . Stage

Top dough with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.

7 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are browned and cheese is bubbly, 18 to 20 minutes. Rotate pizza pans between the top and bottom oven racks halfway through baking.