Preheat the oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven now. If using a baking sheet, lightly oil it or line with parchment paper.
Shape the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Leave the edges slightly thicker.
Add the cheese sticks: Place mozzarella sticks end-to-end around the outer edge of the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border. Fold the dough over the cheese and pinch tightly to seal the crust.
Top the pizza: Spread pizza sauce over the center of the crust, stopping just before the stuffed edge. Sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella. Arrange pepperoni slices on top—tuck a few under the cheese for extra flavor.
Brush and season: Brush the outer crust with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or Parmesan if desired.
Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Rest and slice: Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing into wedges or squares. Serve hot!
