Pepperoni Pan Pizza

This is the BEST homemade pizza I have ever had.
We have it at least once a month!
MAKES TWO 9-INCH PIZZAS. SERVING 4-6

Dough
1/2 cup olive oil (vegetable oil will work)
¾ cup plus 2 TBS milk, warmed to 110 degrees
2 tsp sugar
2 1/3 cups flour, plus some extra for the counter
1 package instant yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
½ tsp salt

Topping
1 package sliced pepperoni
1 1/3 cups plain tomato sauce (I like to use Pizza Sauce)
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1. TO MAKE THE DOUGH: Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 200 degrees. When oven reaches 200 degrees, turn it off. Lightly grease large bowl with cooking spray. Coat each of two 9-inch cake pans with 3 TBS oil.
2. Mix milk, sugar, and remaining 2 TBS oil in measuring cup. Mix flour, yeast and salt in standing mixer fitted with dough hook. Turn machine to low and slowly add milk mixture. After dough comes together, increase speed to medium-low and mix until dough is shiny and smooth, about 5 minutes. Turn dough onto lightly floured counter, gently shape into ball and place in greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in warm oven until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
3. TO SHAPE AND TOP DOUGH: Transfer dough to lightly floured counter, divide in half, and lightly roll each half into ball. Working with 1 dough ball at a time, roll and shape dough into 9 ½- inches round and press into oiled pan. Cover with plastic wrap and set in warm spot (not in the oven) until puffy and slightly risen, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400 degrees.
4. While dough rises, put half the pepperoni in a single layer on a microwave safe plate lined with 2 paper towels. Cover with 2 more paper towels and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Discard towels and set pepperoni aside; repeat with new paper towels and remaining pepperoni. THIS PART DOES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. LESS GREASE!!!
5. Remove plastic wrap from dough. Ladle 2/3 cup sauce on each round, leaving ½ inch border around edges. Sprinkle each with 1 ½ cups cheese and top with pepperoni. Bake until cheese is melted and pepperoni is browning around the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven; let pizzas rest in pans for 1 minute. Using spatula, transfer pizzas to cutting board and cut each into 8 wedges. Serve.