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Vodka Pepperoni Pizza

A fresh take on a NYC classic pepperoni. Rich and indulgent, with a sauce traditionally served with pasta.

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes
1 x 14-inch pizza (feeds 2–3 people)
  • 100g Vodka Sauce
  • 1 x 350g New York-style pizza dough ball
  • 100–125g aged mozzarella, shredded
  • 35–45g fresh mozzarella, cut into 5 cubes
  • 50g pepperoni

To serve

  • Basil leaves
  • Pecorino Romano, grated
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzlin

Equipment Needed

Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat your pizza oven to 340°C (650°F) (stone floor temperature).

Step 2

Slowly heat the vodka sauce in a saucepan and leave over a low heat to keep warm.

Step 3

Press and open the dough into a 14-inch circle and place on a lightly floured pizza peel.

Step 4

Top the pizza with both mozzarellas first, then distribute the pepperoni over the top.

Step 5

Launch the pizza into the oven and bake with a low flame, rotating the pizza 90 degrees every minute for 4 minutes. Cook for a final minute with the flame on high to obtain a bit more colour, making sure to rotate the pizza frequently.

Step 6

Place the pizza on a cooling screen or wire rack and rest for 1 minute, then cut into 6–8 slices.

Step 7

Once the pizza has been cut, use a ladle to drizzle the warm vodka sauce over the pizza.

Step 8

Finish with basil, grated Pecorino Romano and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

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Luis Perez

Pizza Chef

United States

Pizza chef who brings a slice of Italy to Rochester, New York with his Peels on Wheels Pizza Garage.

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