Lunch Lady Pizza
Directions
- 1Prepare the pan, sides and bottom, with solid shortening. Preheat oven to 450°.
- 2Sprinkle yellow cornmeal on the pan.
- 3Combine 1 and 1/3 cups of warm water with 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast, let it dissolve, and then let it sit undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes, covered with a towel.
- 4While the yeast is proofing, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, half a cup of dry milk, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt, whisking them all together.
- 5Pour the yeast water into the flour mixture.
- 6Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- 7Mix on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 8Pour the batter onto the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
- 9Let the dough sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes to rest.
- 10While the dough is resting, make the sauce by combining 6 to 8 ounces of tomato paste, about a quarter cup of water (added to the can to rinse), 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of granulated sugar, half a teaspoon of dried oregano, and some garlic powder in a small saucepan.
- 11Heat the sauce on the stove if desired (it's not required).
- 12Place the crust in the oven and par bake it for 7 to 9 minutes.
- 13Pour the sauce over the par-baked crust and spread it thin.
- 14Add 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and optional Colby Jack cheese.
- 15Put the pizza back in the oven for 9 to 11 minutes.
Ingredients
- solid shortening
- yellow cornmeal
- 1.33 cups warm water
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup dry milk
- 1.5 tbsp granulated sugar
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 0.25 cup water
- 1.5 tsp granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Colby Jack cheese
Equipment
pansmall saucepanoven
Tips
- The pourable crust is chewy and crunchy on the bottom.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water.
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