Pizza [deep dish]
Makes:
15 squares
Ingredients
DOUGH
• 1.5 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1.5 TBSP Yeast
• 1 TBSP Sugar
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Oregano (optional)
• 4 Cups Flour (480g - 500g)
• 1/4 cup olive oil + for brushing
TOPPINGS (our choice)
• 2 cups pizza sauce
• Pepperoni slices
• Ham; cooked, cubed
• 1/2 onion; chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper; chopped
• Pineapple pieces
• 3 cups shredded cheese
Preparation
•In a container; mix water, yeast, and sugar, set aside to proof for 10 minutes.
•In a stand mixer bowl, combine yeast mixture, 2 cups of flour, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
•Knead for 8 minutes, or until beginning to pull away from the sides of the bowl, the dough will still be slightly sticky.
•Brush bowel with olive oil, then cover the bowl tightly and place it in a warm place.
•Allow dough to rise for 40 minutes.
•Preheat oven to 425°F, prepare a 12x17" baking sheet by brushing with oil.
•Transfer dough to baking sheet, stretch the dough gently to fit the sheet. Pinch the edges up the sides up the sheet
• With pastry brush; brush the entire surface of the pizza, including the crust with olive oil.
•Use a fork to poke holes all over the center of the pizza to keep the dough from bubbling up in the oven.
•Add desired toppings and bake at 425°F in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes or until toppings are golden brown. (Internal temperature of pizza dough (190°F - 210°F internal temperature of pizza dough)
•Slice, serve and enjoy!