Description
Sheet Pan Pizza is a cheesy, crispy-edged homemade favorite made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection in one pan. It’s the ultimate family-style dinner—easy, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Try this no-fuss recipe tonight!
Ingredients
2 packages (4½ teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 cups warm water
4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1 tablespoon garlic salt
½ cup olive oil, divided
1 cup pizza sauce
40–45 pepperonis
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Italian seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Generously coat a 17×12-inch sheet pan with ¼ cup of olive oil. Set aside.
- Activate the Yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together the yeast and sugar with warm water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Make the Dough: Add flour and garlic salt to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed, slowly adding the remaining ¼ cup of olive oil. Continue mixing until the dough comes together into a smooth, elastic ball, about 5 minutes.
- Let Dough Rise: Press the dough into the prepared sheet pan, spreading it to the edges and slightly up the sides. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Shape the Crust: Once the dough has risen, gently press it down and re-form it up the edges of the pan.
- Add Toppings: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle half the cheese, then layer with pepperoni. Top with the remaining cheese and a dash of Italian seasoning.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pizza rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Want extra crunch? Sprinkle cornmeal on the pan before pressing the dough.
You can refrigerate the dough overnight. Bring to room temp before using.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 4 days or freeze individual slices for later.
Reheat in the oven or skillet to keep the crust crisp.
- Prep Time: 45 min + Rise Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American