Recipe

Chicago Style Italian Sausage And Pepper Deep Dish Pizza Recipe


Print Recipe

Ingredients
  • 2 ts Dried oregano
  • 1 tb Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 c Canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Garlic clove; crushed
  • 1/4 ts Salt
  • 1 1/2 c sliced green bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 c sliced onion
  • 1/2 c Yellow cornmeal
  • 1 pk Dry yeast
  • 1 tb Olive oil
  • 2 tb Yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/4 c Shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese;
  • 2 1/2 c Sliced mushrooms
  • 1 ts Sugar
  • 1 c Warm water;
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 ts Salt

Directions
  • Step #1 ~- 3/4 c shredded provolone cheese -- (3 oz) Oregano sprigs -- (optional) Dissolve sugar & yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let this stand 5 mins.
  • Step #2 Place flour, & 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor/blender, 1/2 c cornmeal, & pulse 2 times or until mixed.
  • Step #3 With processor on, slowly add yeast mixture & 1 tbsp of oil through food chute; process until dough forms a ball.
  • Step #4 Process for 1 extra min.
  • Step #5 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, & knead lightly 4 to 5 times.
  • Step #6 Place the dough in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning dough to coat top.
  • Step #7 Cover the dough, free from drafts, & let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), 45 mins or until doubled in bulk.
  • Step #8 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #9 Add bell pepper, onion, & crushed garlic, & saute for 5 mins.
  • Step #10 Add mushrooms, dried oregano, & 1/4 tsp salt; saute 3 mins or until tender.
  • Step #11 remove this from heat; let cool.
  • Step #12 Punch dough down; cover & let rest for 5 mins.
  • Step #13 Divide dough in half.
  • Step #14 Roll each half of dough into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
  • Step #15 Place the dough into 2 (9-inch) round cake pans coated with cooking spray & each Sprinkle topd with 1 tbsp cornmeal; press dough up sides of pan.
  • Step #16 Cover & let rise 20 mins or until puffy.
  • Step #17 Spread half of vegetable mixture over each prepared crust, & top each with half of the crushed tomatoes.
  • Step #18 Sprinkle top cheeses evenly over pizzas.
  • Step #19 bake this at 475 degrees for 15 mins.
  • Step #20 Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees, & bake an extra 15 mins.
  • Step #21 Cut each pizza into 8 wedges.
  • Step #22 Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.
  • Step #23 S: 8 servings (serving size: 2 wedges).
  • Step #24 Nutritional Information: CALORIES 342 (28% from fat); PROTEIN 14.
  • Step #25 8g; FAT 10.
  • Step #26 6g (sat 4.
  • Step #27 4g, mono 3.
  • Step #28 4g, poly 0.
  • Step #29 9g); CARB 47.
  • Step #30 2g; FIBER 3.
  • Step #31 4g; CHOL 19mg; IRON 3.
  • Step #32 6mg; SODIUM 417mg; CALC 261mg SOURCE: Cooking Light YEAR: 1995 ISSUE: Jul/Aug PAGE: 106.
  • Enjoy the Chicago Style Italian Sausage And Pepper Deep Dish Pizza recipe

Viewing Chicago Style Italian Sausage And Pepper Deep Dish Pizza Receipe