Best-Ever Pepperoni Pizza
"You’ll love working with the dough, the cheesy surprise inside the crust and the jazzed-up sauce in this pie. —Scottie Orr-Wedeven, Grand Rapids, Michigan..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
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1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
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4 pieces string cheese
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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SAUCE:
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/8 teaspoon dried basil
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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TOPPINGS:
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1 package (3 ounces) sliced pepperoni
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2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
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