Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible. A hot oven ensures that your pizza cooks quickly and develops a crispy crust.
Whether you're using store-bought dough or making your own from scratch, roll it out into a circle or rectangle on a floured surface. Aim for a thickness that suits your preference, whether thin and crispy or thick and chewy.
Spoon your favorite pizza sauce onto the rolled-out dough and spread it evenly, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Choose a classic marinara sauce or experiment with a spicier arrabbiata sauce for an extra kick.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, covering the entire surface of the pizza. For extra flavor, mix in some grated Parmesan cheese or sprinkle a little garlic powder over the mozzarella.
Place slices of pepperoni evenly over the cheese, covering the entire pizza. You can arrange them in a single layer or overlap them slightly for extra pepperoni goodness.
If desired, you can add additional toppings to your pepperoni pizza. Sliced black olives, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, or jalapenos all pair well with pepperoni and add extra flavor and texture.
Transfer the assembled pizza to a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake in the oven until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, typically around 10-15 minutes depending on your oven temperature.
Once the pizza is out of the oven, sprinkle some dried oregano or basil over the top for a pop of color and flavor. You can also drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the pizza for added richness.