Directions

1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to yeast mixture and knead dough until smooth and elastic.
3. Cover dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 500F (260C).
5. Oil a rectangular steel or heavy pan; stretch dough evenly to fill pan corners.
6. Layer shredded mozzarella evenly over dough.
7. Arrange pepperoni slices over cheese.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
9. Remove pan; spoon tomato sauce evenly in stripes over pizza.
10. Return to oven and bake 5 more minutes, until crust is golden and cheese edges are crispy and caramelized.