Craving a quick and easy pizza snack? Find out How to make pepperoni pizza cups in oven

Want to make pizza at home but afraid you won’t be able to finish it? Today I’ll tell you how to make pepperoni pizza cups in the oven. Come and take a look!

How to make pepperoni pizza cups in oven?

Ingredients for pizza crust

300-350g all-purpose flour

8g yeast

8g white sugar

5g salt

1g garlic powder

2g dried basil leaves

25g olive oil

180g water (40-45°C)

Ingredients for pizza

The following ingredients are based on personal preference. The reference amount of each ingredient is about 100g.

Italian Pizza Sauce

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (low-moisture ones are more suitable)

Pepperoni

Step 1: Make the dough

1. Put 150g flour (note that not all the flour is added here), salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder and dried basil leaves into a bowl and mix well.

2. Add warm water (40-45°C) and olive oil, and stir well with chopsticks.

3. Add the remaining flour little by little, stirring as you go, until the dough is formed and does not stick to the bowl. Each type of flour has different water absorption, so you don't necessarily need to use up all the remaining flour, just use the dough as the basis.

4. Brush the walls of a large bowl with a layer of olive oil.

5. Add the prepared dough and roll it along the bowl until it is covered with olive oil.

6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature until it doubles in size, which takes about 30 minutes.

7. After the dough has risen, you can start preheating the oven to 425°F (215°C).

Step 2: Make the crust

1. Take out the fermented dough and knead it several times to expel the gas in the dough.

2. Roll the dough into a round shape with a diameter of 30cm (12in).

3. If you don’t have a pizza peel, place the dough on parchment paper to make it easier to transfer the pizza.

4. Roll up the edges of the pizza and poke holes evenly on the pizza crust with a fork to facilitate exhaust during baking.

Step 3: Add the fillings

1. Spread an even layer of Italian pizza sauce on the pizza crust.

2. Sprinkle another layer of cheese evenly.

3. Evenly spread the pepperoni on top.

4. Finally, sprinkle a layer of cheese evenly.

Step 4: Bake the pizza

Place the parchment paper and pizza on a baking sheet and bake in a 425°F (215°C) oven for about 15 minutes. Done!

Tips:

If you like it spicy, add more spicy sausage or sprinkle on some chili powder.

To make the pizza extra crispy, add some olive oil or butter to the bottom of the dough.

The toppings can be adjusted to suit your personal taste to create your own unique pizza cup.

Should I pre cook pepperoni before putting on pizza?

Whether or not you should cook the pepperoni before putting it on the pizza depends on the situation.

My suggestion is that if the sausage you use is cooked Italian pepperoni, you don’t need to cook it in advance, just cut it into slices or small pieces and bake it on the pizza. This way it will retain its original taste and flavor.

But if you buy raw Italian pepperoni, in order to ensure that it is cooked thoroughly, reduce the baking time on the pizza, and make the pizza taste better overall, it is best to boil or fry it until half-cooked before putting it on the pizza. This way you don’t have to worry about the sausage being undercooked, and it can also make the pizza baking process smoother and taste better.

How long does pepperoni pizza go in the oven for?

In my experience, pepperoni pizza usually takes about 12-15 minutes to bake in the oven, but the exact time depends on the temperature of the oven and the thickness of the pizza.

Specific steps:

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

Baking time: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 - 15 minutes.

Check the pizza: During the last few minutes of baking, gently pull up the edges of the pizza to check if the bottom is golden and crispy. It's done when the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.

Kind tips:

If you prefer a crispier bottom, you can increase the oven temperature slightly in the last few minutes of baking, or use a little heat on the bottom of a baking sheet.

If your pizza is extra thick or has lots of toppings, you may need to bake it longer, but be careful not to burn the cheese.

In general, 12 - 15 minutes is a good time for most standard pizzas to ensure they are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and taste perfect!

How long to bake pizza at 400 in oven?

The time for baking pizza in a 400 degree oven is usually 8-12 minutes, but it depends on the following factors:

Preheating the oven to 400 degrees is a relatively high temperature. If it is a thinner pizza, such as a hand-tossed pizza, it will take about 12 minutes to bake. 400 degrees can make the pizza crust quickly become crispy and the cheese can melt quickly.

If you are making a thick-crust pizza, it will take about 15 minutes. Thick-crust pizza needs more time to be cooked through inside, ensuring that you can taste hot toppings and soft crust in every bite.

However, you should pay attention to the state of the pizza during the baking process. If you see that the cheese has become a beautiful golden color and the edges of the pizza have begun to become golden and crispy, it is ready to be taken out of the oven.

How long to cook a frozen pepperoni pizza in the oven?

Bake a frozen pepperoni pizza in the oven for about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the following factors:

Oven power:

If the oven is more powerful, such as over 2000 watts, a frozen pepperoni pizza will be ready in about 20-25 minutes. The high power can quickly penetrate the frozen layer, allowing the pizza to be evenly heated inside and out.

If the oven power is relatively small, around 1500 watts, it may take 25-30 minutes or even longer to ensure that the pizza is completely thawed and baked.

Pizza size:

For small frozen pizzas of 8 inches or less, it usually takes 20-25 minutes to bake. Small-sized pizzas are heated more evenly in the oven, and the frozen layer is easier for heat to penetrate.

If it is a large frozen pizza of 10 inches or above, due to its large size and large amount of frozen food, it will take 25 to 30 minutes to ensure that it is heated through and well baked from the inside to the outside, so that the outside will not be burnt and the inside will not be thawed.

Thickness of dough:

For frozen pizza with thin crust, it takes about 20-22 minutes. Thin crust is easy to cook through, can be thawed and set quickly in the oven, and the surface can be quickly baked to golden brown.

For a thick-crust frozen pizza, it will take 25-30 minutes. The thick crust needs to be thawed first, cooked inside, and baked to make it crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, which takes more time to complete.

How to tell if pizza is done?

Here are some tips to determine if a pizza is done:

Observe the color of the pizza crust: If the crust is evenly golden or dark brown, it means that the crust has been fully baked and has a crispy texture.

Check the state of the cheese: You can check the state of the cheese. If the cheese is completely melted and starts to emit small golden bubbles, presenting an attractive melted state, then it means it is cooked.

Check the doneness of the fillings: You can observe whether the fillings on the pizza (such as ham, vegetables, etc.) are cooked. The ham should become darker in color and firm in texture, and the vegetables should be soft and cooked.

Dough elasticity: You can also use your fingers to gently press the dough in the center of the pizza. If the dough has a certain elasticity but is not too soft, it usually indicates that the pizza is baked.

Bubbles and crispness: Observe whether small bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pizza and the crust is baked through, which usually means that the pizza has reached the ideal state.