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Pepperoni pizza with mushrooms served
Crispy Pepperoni pizza with fresh mushrooms and mozzarella

Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
A meeting of two strong characters: the spicy, fatty dominance of pepperoni is balanced by the earthy, subtle flavor (and sponge-like structure) of mushrooms. Mushrooms absorb the paprika-spiced fat rendering from the sausage, making every bite a complex flavor bomb. The challenge is mushroom water content: if not careful, you get steamed mushrooms instead of roasted.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 880 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian-American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Dough bowl
  • Sharp knife (for slicing mushrooms)
  • Baking sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Make dough from flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt. Proof for 1 hour.

Tip: Dough is good when surface is shiny and doesn't stick to bowl walls.
2 ✓

Hand stretch, leaving rim thicker.

Tip: Don't wash mushrooms in water as they soak it up. Wipe clean or peel.
3 ✓

Spread sauce, add mozzarella, pepperoni, and paper-thin mushroom slices.

Tip: Place mushrooms on top (or next to pepperoni) to get direct heat and evaporate water, not under cheese where they'd steam.
4 ✓

Bake at 480°F (250°C) for 10-12 minutes.

Tip: High heat drives off mushroom water quickly, concentrating flavor.
5 ✓

Sprinkle with basil when serving.

Tip: Basil's sweet taste compliments salty salami and earthy mushrooms.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the pizza get watery?
Mushrooms are 90% water. Slice very thin so water evaporates quickly during baking.
What mushrooms to use?
Cremini (chestnut) mushrooms are more flavorful and release less water than white button mushrooms.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 2 oz Pizza Flour
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (0.25 oz)
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/3 cups Warm Water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 9 oz Mozzarella Cheese (torn)
  • 3.5 oz Pepperoni or Salami (sliced)
  • 5 oz Fresh Cremini Mushrooms (cleaned, thinly sliced)
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil