Rhode Island Pizza Strips

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Rhode Island Pizza Strips.

1. Step 1

   Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C).

2. Step 2

   Get two baking sheets ready by either greasing them or lining them with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

3. Step 3

   Take one package of pizza dough and roll or press it into a rectangle on one of the prepared sheets, then repeat the process with the second package on the other sheet.

4. Step 4

   In a mixing bowl, blend together crushed tomatoes, optional minced pepperoni, 1/4 cup of olive oil, grated Romano cheese, sugar, salt, minced garlic, dried oregano, and black pepper.

5. Step 5

   Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve completely, creating a flavorful sauce.

6. Step 6

   Generously spread half of this sauce over each pizza crust, ensuring you reach the edges for maximum flavor.

7. Step 7

   Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over each pizza to enhance the richness.

8. Step 8

   Slide the baking sheets into your preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, watching for the crusts to turn golden and crisp on the bottom while the sauce dries at the edges but stays moist in the center.

9. Step 9

   Once baked to perfection, remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool on wire racks for about 20 minutes.

10. Step 10

    Finally, slice each pizza into eight delightful strips measuring 9x3 inches, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.