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INGREDIENTS
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For the Dough
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500 grams (17.5 ounces, about 3 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
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10 grams (.35 ounces, about 2 teaspoons) salt
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5 grams (.175 ounces, about 1 teaspoon) rapid-rise yeast
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30 grams (1 ounce, about 2 1/4 tablespoons) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing pan
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325 grams (11.5 ounces, about 1 cup plus 6 tablespoons) water
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For the Sauce
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, grated on a microplane grater
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, roughly pureed in a food processor or blender
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 shallot or small onion
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Kosher salt
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1/2 ounce finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese