= DOUGH =

• Mix the dough in a stand mixer, by hand or in a bread machine. If you are using a stand mixer, mix it slowly for two minutes, faster for 5 minutes, and slow again for 2 minutes.
• Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until double. Punch it down and push out the air bubbles. Form the dough into a large ball, then cut it into three 275gr equal pieces.
• To make your pizza balls, shape each piece of dough into a ball
• Gently roll your dough into a ball, then stretch the top of the ball down and around the rest of the ball, until the outer layer wraps around the other side
• Pinch the two ends together to make a smooth ball with a tight outer "skin." Set your ball seam-side down where it can rest
• Dust your pizza balls with flour, and store them under a damp towel, in a proofing tray, or under plastic wrap
• This will prevent the outside of the ball from drying out and creating a crust, and becoming difficult to work with
• The top of the pizza ball should be soft and silky.
• Your pizza balls will need to rest for about an hour to become soft and elastic

= SAUCE =

• In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes
  

= ASSEMBLE =

1. Heat the oven to 500 or 550 degrees if your oven allows. NOT broil.
2. Place the pizza pan in the oven to get hot.
3. Stretch the pizza dough into a large circle by holding it up in front of you and turning the dough clockwise, grabbing quickly with one hand after another or by tossing the dough. This creates a better crust, but you can roll it out if you wish.
4. Place on a pizza wheel or parchment paper to help you to transfer the dough to the pan.
5. Quickly remove the pan from the oven and transfer the dough to the pan.
6. Working fast, spread a little sauce on the pizza, top with both cheeses and then the pepperoni & sausage. Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons of cheese over the finished pizza.
7. Combine the olive oil and butter and brush the crust.
8. Bake the pizza for 6-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes before cutting