Vegas Supreme Pizza

Make the dough: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let stand 5 minutes. Add flour, oil, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.

Cook the sausage: Remove Italian sausage from casings and cook in a skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles, until browned through. Drain and set aside.

Prep the vegetables: Slice all peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives. Keep them separate for easy assembly.

Preheat oven: Place pizza stone in oven and preheat to 500F (260C) for at least 30 minutes. The hot stone is crucial for a crispy crust.

Shape the dough: Punch down dough and roll into a large 16-inch round (Vegas style means going big!). Transfer to a well-floured pizza peel.

Layer the base: Spread sauce evenly over dough. Add 2 cups of mozzarella, distributing evenly.

Add the meats: Distribute pepperoni slices and cooked sausage crumbles across the pizza.

Load up the veggies: Add mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, and banana peppers. Top with remaining mozzarella and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Bake: Slide pizza onto hot stone. Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling with brown spots.

Serve: Remove from oven, top with grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes. Let rest 3 minutes before slicing. Serve with ranch or garlic butter for dipping!