# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet instant dry yeast (7 g)
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 cup warm water
→ Cheese Filling
07 - 7 oz mozzarella cheese sticks or block mozzarella, cut into thin strips
→ Sauce & Toppings
08 - ¾ cup pizza sauce
09 - 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1.75 oz pepperoni slices (optional)
11 - 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1.75 oz sliced mushrooms
13 - 1 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1 tsp olive oil for brushing crust
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add olive oil and warm water. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms.
02 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for approximately 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
04 - Preheat oven to 450°F.
05 - Roll dough on a floured surface into a 13-inch circle. Transfer to a baking tray or pizza stone.
06 - Arrange mozzarella strips around the dough perimeter. Fold dough edge over cheese and pinch tightly to seal, ensuring cheese is completely enclosed.
07 - Spread pizza sauce over the center area. Distribute shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, bell pepper, and mushrooms evenly. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
08 - Brush the stuffed crust edge with olive oil to promote golden browning.
09 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
10 - Allow pizza to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
