Stuff Crust Pepperoni Pizza

A golden, cheese-filled crust paired with rich pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and perfectly seasoned pepperoni makes every bite a delight.

You will need:
1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or home made)
6–8 mozzarella cheese sticks (sliced or grated mozzarella can be used)
1/ 2 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
20–25 pepperoni slices
2 tbsp oil or melted butter
Optional seasonings: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or grated Parmesan

Method:
Preheat your oven to 425°. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat. Grease a pizza pan or baking sheet lightly if not using a stone. Roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer the dough to your prepared pan or stone. Arrange mozzarella cheese sticks around the edge of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the dough over the cheese and press to seal, creating the stuffed crust. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the center of the dough, leaving the stuffed crust uncovered. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add pepperoni slices, spacing them evenly across the pizza. Brush the stuffed crust with olive oil or melted butter. Add optional seasonings to the crust for extra flavour. Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!