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Embarking on a culinary adventure with my daughter, we delved into the Five Nights at Freddy's Official Cookbook to recreate the iconic Freddy Fazbear's Pepperoni X-Press pizza. This experience not only brought us closer but also allowed us to enjoy a delicious homemade pizza inspired by the popular game series.​

Freddy Fazbear's Pepperoni X-Press Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast​

• 1 tablespoon sugar​

• 1¼ cups warm water ​steamcommunity.com+2app.samsungfood.com+2tiktok.com+2

• 3 cups all-purpose flour​

• 1 teaspoon salt​ app.samsungfood.com

• 1 tablespoon olive oil​ app.samsungfood.com+1reddit.com+1

For the Sauce:

• 1 yellow onion ​app.samsungfood.com

• 5 garlic cloves ​app.samsungfood.com+1steamcommunity.com+1

• 1 tablespoon olive oil​ app.samsungfood.com

• 1 can (16 oz) crushed tomatoes​ app.samsungfood.com

• 1 tablespoon sugar​ app.samsungfood.com

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning ​app.samsungfood.com

• Salt and black pepper to taste​

For the Toppings:

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese​

• 8 slices pepperoni​ app.samsungfood.com

• ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning​

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a bowl, mix warm water with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.​

   • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.​

   • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.​

   • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, approximately 1-2 hours.​

2. Prepare the Sauce:

   • Finely chop the onion and garlic.​

   • In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.​

   • Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.​ app.samsungfood.com

3. Assemble the Pizza:

   • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).​

   • Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.​

   • Spread a layer of sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.​

   • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.​

   • Arrange pepperoni slices on top and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.​app.samsungfood.com

4. Bake:

   • Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.​

   • Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!​

This recipe, inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's Official Cookbook, provided a fun and interactive way to bring the game's flavors to life. Cooking together using my daughter's cookbook not only resulted in a tasty meal but also created cherished memories.​

Image Source: Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Recipe