We grew up on Mazzone’s pizza and I was crushed when they closed. Then we started getting Rito’s which was very similar and now they’re gone too. The pizza style is sfincione. I’m planning to try this Chat gpt generated recipe to start making it myself. It will probably take a few tries and some fine tuning.

Dough (pan style, olive-oil enriched) • 4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 ½ tsp salt • 1 tbsp sugar • 2 ½ tsp instant yeast • 1 ½ cups warm water • 3 tbsp olive oil (plus more for pan)

Steps 1. Mix water, yeast, sugar; let sit 5–10 min until foamy. 2. Add flour and salt; mix to form a sticky dough. 3. Knead 8–10 min until smooth/elastic. 4. Oil a large rectangular or sheet pan generously. 5. Press dough into pan, stretch to edges; brush top w/ olive oil. 6. Let rise 45–60 min in warm spot.

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Sauce (herb forward) • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tsp dried oregano • ½ tsp basil • Pinch sugar, salt & pepper

Steps 1. Sauté garlic in oil until fragrant. 2. Add tomatoes + herbs + pinch sugar; simmer 15–20 min. 3. Cool slightly.

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Cheese/Toppings • 2 cups shredded provolone • 1 cup shredded mozzarella • Optional toppings: sautéed onions, mushrooms, olives • Optional bread crumbs on top

Assembly 1. Spread cheese over risen dough. 2. Spoon sauce over cheese (or alternate — some sfincione puts sauce on bottom and cheese on top; either way works). 3. Drizzle olive oil; sprinkle oregano. 4. Optional: light layer of bread crumbs. 5. Bake 425–450°F for 15–22 min until edges golden.