Ingredients (16)

300g bread flour (10.5 ounces; about 2 generous cups)

5g instant yeast (0.15 ounce; about 1 teaspoon), such as SAF Instant Yeast

9g salt (0.3 ounce; about 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt or 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt)

220g water (7.75 ounces; about 1 cup minus 1 1/2 teaspoons)

Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed

2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil

3 medium cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons (about 5g) dried oregano

Dash red pepper flakes

1 (28-ounce; 800g) can high-quality crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon (about 6g) granulated garlic powder

1 teaspoon (about 6g) granulated onion powder

1 tablespoon (about 15g) sugar

Kosher salt, to taste

12 ounces (340g) Brick cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note)

12 ounces (340g) high-quality natural-casing pepperoni, such as Boar's Head or Vermont Smoke & Cure, cut into 1/8-inch slices (optional)