Christine's Pizza Crust

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon yeast

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1/4 cup cornmeal

  • 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour

  • 3 cups bread flour

  • 1 1/4 cups water plus an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons if the mixture looks dry

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese

  • 1 12 oz. can tomato sauce (with added garlic, spices and olive oil)

Directions

  • Have all ingredients at room temperature.

  • Place all ingredients in the machine.

  • Program for Manual and press start.

  • Remove the dough and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.

  • Roll out to fit pie pans. Spray pizza pans with non-stick spray and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place dough in pans.

  • Let rise until double bulk.

  • Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on crusts and pre-cook for 7 to 10 minutes at 400° (Or until just starting to turn brown at the edges).

  • When ready to eat, add more sauce, cheese and toppings.

  • Cook for about another 5 to 10 minutes in a 400° oven (middle rack).

  • For a crispy crust take pizza out of pan

  • and cook directly on oven rack for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Category: Yeast Breads