Blender Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter – softened
- 1 large egg – at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash ground black pepper
- 1½ cups plus 2½ tablespoons all-purpose flour – for a GF version, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
For the Topping
- ¼ cup tomato sauce or just enough for a thin layer
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or more or other melting cheese of your choice
- pepperoni slices
- fresh oregano leaves or dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Make the batter: Add the milk, butter, egg, sugar, salt, and pepper to a blender and blend until combined. Gradually add the flour and blend until smooth. Stop the blender as needed to mix the batter with a wooden spoon and scrape down any flour from the sides. Once the batter is smooth, add the baking powder and stir well to incorporate it into the batter.
- Bake the crust: Pour the batter into a butter-greased pizza pan and spread it with a spatula to form a thin layer. Bake for about 10 minutes.
- Add the toppings and finish baking: Remove the pizza crust from the oven and spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the top. Add the mozzarella and pepperoni, then return the pizza to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes. Top with fresh or dried oregano and red pepper flakes if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Pizza size: This recipe makes 1 16-inch pizza or 2 8-inch pizzas.
- Choose the right blender capacity: Leave enough room in the blender for the batter to move as the flour is added. If your blender is small, avoid filling it close to the top.
- Avoid overloading the blender: If the motor starts struggling as the flour is added, stop and stir the batter by hand before continuing. Don’t force a thick mixture through the blades.
- Check for sticking before slicing: Run a thin spatula around any areas of the crust that have caught on the pan before lifting out the first slice. This makes serving easier without tearing the crust.
Nutrition
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