INGREDIENTS
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Pizza Dough (yields enough for 2 13-inch pizzas)
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2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
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2 tsp granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups warm water, 110 degrees, divided
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3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
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1 1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp white vinegar
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3 1/2 - 4 cups bread flour
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Pizza Sauce (yields enough for 3 large pizzas)
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2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 1/2 tsp honey
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2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
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2 tsp chopped fresh basil
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1/4 tsp dried thyme (or 3/4 tsp fresh)
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1 clove garlic, finely minced
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Topping (yields enough for 1 13-inch pizza)
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1 clove garlic, finely minced
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
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1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (1 oz)
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20 slices pepperoni (I recommend turkey, it's just as good as the regular)
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2 Tbsp fresh oregano (chopped if using larger leaves)
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Red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)