How do I make a gold leaf pepperoni pizza?

Savor the classics in a whole new light with our 'Gold Leaf Pepperoni Pizza' recipe! A perfect union of comfort food and sheer opulence.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a gold leaf pepperoni pizza. Items include: Pizza Dough Salt Sugar Instant Yeast Water Olive Oil Pizza Sauce Cheese Pepperoni Edible Gold Leaf

Pizza Dough 2.5 cups
Salt 1 teaspoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Instant Yeast 1 packet
Water 1 cup (warm)
Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
Pizza Sauce As needed
Cheese As needed
Pepperoni As needed
Edible Gold Leaf As desired

Take note
Be careful not to confuse gold leaf with literal gold. This recipe is all about edible gold leaf, not actual gold!

1

Prepare the Pizza Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 and a half cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and a packet of instant yeast. Slowly add 1 cup of warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil while stirring. Once the dough comes together, knead it on a floured surface until it's smooth and elastic.

2

Let the Dough Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until it doubles in size. Take this as an opportunity to practice your patience and resist the temptation to eat all the pepperoni!

3

Preheat Your Oven

While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). The golden heat of this oven temperature will work its magic on your pizza, just like gold dust does on a treasure!

4

Roll out the Dough

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Roll it out into a thin circle or rectangle, depending on your preferred pizza shape. The gold leaf will shine like a beacon of deliciousness on any shape!

5

Top with Toppings

Spread a layer of pizza sauce over the rolled-out dough, followed by a generous sprinkling of cheese and a layer of delicious pepperoni. Don't leave any blank spots – this pizza deserves to be fully dressed in gold!

6

Add the Gold Leaf

Now comes the moment of glory! Gently place delicate pieces of edible gold leaf on top of the pizza. Remember, we're going for elegance, not Midas-level gold overload. The gold leaf will add a touch of luxury and make your pizza shine brighter than any star in the night sky!

7

Bake and Enjoy

Carefully slide your gold leaf pepperoni pizza into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling. Once it's done, indulge in the divine combination of classic flavors and edible gold. Go ahead and treat yourself – you deserve it!