Pepperoni Pizza (Homemade Dough and Pizza Sauce)

Ingredients

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