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Deep Dish Pizza
Crust
1cup water
2tablespoons olive oil
1package active dry yeast
3cups
1ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese (see TIPS)
1teaspoon sugar 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil Olive oil Cornmeal
Sauce
Topping
3cups cooked sausage or ground beef, sliced pepperoni, Canadian bacon, ham, shrimp, cooked chicken, roasted peppers, fresh mushrooms, olives, onion, roasted garlic, fresh basil leaves, tomato slices, artichoke hearts, capers, or other favorite topping
1pound shredded mozzarella, provolone, Cheddar, Parmesan, or other favorite cheese
In small saucepan, add water and 2 tablespoons oil. Heat over low heat until warm, 105°F to 115°F. Stir in yeast to dissolve. Set aside.
Position dough blade in work bowl. Add flour, Parmesan cheese, sugar, salt, and basil. Process about 5 seconds; scrape sides of bowl. Process until mixed, about 5 seconds, scraping sides of bowl if necessary. With processor running, slowly add yeast mixture. Process 11⁄2 to 2 minutes; dough will form a ball.
Remove dough to greased bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover; let rise in warm place until double in size, about 45 to 60 minutes.
Grease
Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake for 28 to 33 minutes, or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
Yield: 8 servings.
Per Serving: About 510 cal, 26 g pro, 41 g carb, 26 g total fat, 12 g sat fat, 55 mg chol,
970 mg sod.
VARIATION
Thin Crust Pizzas
Prepare dough as directed above and let rise. Grease 2,
2 balls. Pat into
Top each crust as desired with about 1 cup sauce, 11⁄2 cups meat and/or vegetables, and 8 ounces cheese. Bake at 425°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is bubbly. If baking both pizzas in one oven, switch racks halfway through baking.
Yield: 8 servings.
Per Serving: About 510 cal, 27 g pro, 42 g carb, 26 g total fat, 12 g sat fat, 55 mg chol,
1020 mg sod.
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