In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with dough hook. Stir together warm water, sugar,& yeast.Let stand 5 min.until mixture is foamy. Add olive oil, basil, salt & garlic powder. Beat on low speed until combined. Gradually add flour, beating unti soft dough forms . Increase speed to medium. 3 to4 min. Until dough is soft. & elsstic.

Place dough in lightly greased bowl turning to grease top. Loosely cover & let rise in warm place.(85°) for 1 hour. Until doubled in size.

On lightly floured surface. Roll dough into an 18x12" retangle. Brush sause over dough. Sprinkle with cheese and top with pepperoni. Cut retangle into 5 equal strips . Stack strips one on top of the other. Then cut into 4 " squares.

Spray a 9x5 " loaf pan with cooking spray. Stack squares cut side up in pan. Loosely cover & let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Prehat oven to 350°. Uncover & bake for 30-40 min.or until golden brown. Let cool in pan 5 min. Remove from pan. Serve warm.