Pepperoni Pizza (Homemade Dough and Pizza Sauce)

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 tsp

active dry yeast

2 tsp

granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups

warm water (, 110 degrees, divided)

3 tbsp

olive oil (, plus more for brushing)

1 1/2 tsp

salt

1 tsp

white vinegar

3 cups

bread flour

2 8 ounce cans

tomato sauce

1/4 cup

tomato paste

1 1/2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tsp

honey

2 tsp

chopped fresh oregano

2 tsp

chopped fresh basil

1/4 tsp

dried thyme ((or 3/4 tsp fresh))

1 clove

garlic (, finely minced)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 clove

garlic (, finely minced)

2 cups

shredded mozzarella cheese ((8 oz))

1/4 cup

finely shredded parmesan cheese ((1 oz))

slices pepperoni ((I recommend turkey, it's just as good as the regular))

2 tbsp

fresh oregano ((chopped if using larger leaves))

Red pepper flakes (, for serving (optional))