the Breville Test Kitchen
Hand Tossed Pepperoni Pizza
Get your pizza on for this slice of pepperoni perfection! Crispy and chewy, meaty and cheesy, this pizza delivers on all fronts.
1 hr 40 mins total time
15 mins active time
Easy
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
Measurements:
¼ tsp olive oilplus 3 tbsp for greasing
8 oz store-bought pizza dough
All-purpose flourfor dusting
¼ cup (2 fl oz) pizza sauce
1 cup (3½ oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz sliced pepperoni
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1Place ¼ teaspoon oil in a small bowl. Shape the dough into a ball and add to the bowl. Turn to coat in the oil, cover with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to stand in a warm place for 1 hour to come to room temperature.
- 2Lightly dust the countertop with flour. Turn the dough onto the countertop and lightly flour the dough and rolling pin. Roll the dough into a 9-inch circle.
- 3Grease the roasting pan with 3 tablespoons oil. Transfer the dough to the pan and stretch to the edges.
- 4Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border. Top with half the mozzarella, then the pepperoni, remaining mozzarella, and parmesan.
- 5Insert the oven rack into position 3 Down. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 380°F, for 20 minutes and press Start to preheat.
- 6Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and air fry for 20 minutes. When the oven signals, rotate the pan.
- 7The cheese should be melted and the dough lightly browned. If not, press A Bit More. Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
- 8Transfer the pizza to a cutting board. Slice and serve.
