Deep Dish Pizza

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 0.25 cups olive oil
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 8 ounces pepperoni slices
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoons dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

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2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and olive oil. Add the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.

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3. 3

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.

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4. 4

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

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5. 5

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 12-inch deep dish pizza pan.

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6. 6

   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a circle that fits the pizza pan. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.

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7. 7

   Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese on the bottom of the crust, followed by the pepperoni slices.

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