Cornmeal pizza crust is a delicious, gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat-based pizza crust. Made with cornmeal, flour, and a few other simple ingredients, cornmeal pizza crust is easy to make and can be topped with your favorite pizza toppings. Whether you're looking for a healthier option or simply want to try something new, cornmeal pizza crust is a great choice.
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CORNMEAL PIZZA CRUST
The dough can be made the night before and then formed into rounds just before the party. Set out a variety of toppings in bowls, and let guests assemble their own pizzas before baking them. We particularly like roasted tomatoes with fresh mozzarella cheese, and thinly sliced baby artichokes and eggplant with grated Asiago cheese. Pureed butternut squash, caramelized red onions, grated fontina cheese, and toasted pumpkin seeds make for an unexpected but perfectly delicious autumnal pie.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 4 seven-inch pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the warm water. Let stand until yeast is dissolved and mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes.
- Combine flour, cornmeal, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, and add the yeast mixture and oil. Slowly stir ingredients with a wooden spoon just until dough starts to come together. Turn out dough on a lightly floured work surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into four 4-ounce balls. Place balls in a shallow oiled bowl, turning to coat with oil; cover with plastic wrap, and let rise 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees with a pizza stone on lowest rack. Stretch dough into 6- or 7-inch rounds. Sprinkle cornmeal on a pizza peel or inverted baking sheet. Place dough rounds on top, and cover with toppings, as desired.
- Slide rounds onto pizza stone, and bake until crust is crisp and golden and toppings are bubbling, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from oven; serve immediately.
CORNMEAL/POLENTA CRUST PIZZA
A yummy alternative to pizza that follows the Weight Watchers Core program.
Provided by marty olguin
Categories Flatbreads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425
- 2. spray two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans with nonfat cooking spray
- 3. Line the bottoms of each pan with circles of parchment paper
- 4. To make polenta, put the water, cornmeal, salt, and seasonings into a large microwavable casserole dish or 1-quart measure.
- 5. Cook at full power for 4 minutes
- 6. Stir well and cook again at high power for 2 more minutes
- 7. Stir again and cook at high power for another 2 minutes.
- 8. Remove from the microwave, stir in the olive oil, and beat with a spoon until completely smooth
- 9. Spread the polenta evenly in the bottom of the two pans
- 10. Place the pans in the oven and bake for 12 minutes
- 11. While the crust is cooking, prepare your toppings
- 12. Sauté the vegetables lightly in a non-stick pan until onion begins to soften
- 13. After 12 minutes, take the crusts out of the oven and invert them onto a large baking sheet, side by side.
- 14. They should fall right out of the pan with the parchment paper stuck to them. Peel away the parchment.
- 15. Spread each crust with pizza sauce (don't use too much or they will be soggy) and top with veggies and vegan sausage
- 16. Sprinkle with chopped garlic.
- 17. Return to the oven for about 10 minutes, until toppings look done.
- 18. Lift off the baking sheet carefully using a large spatula and your hand--they are not sturdy like regular pizza, so be careful not to let your toppings slide off.
- 19. Cut into fourths and serve..Enjoy
Tips:
- Use a fine grind cornmeal for a smoother crust.
- Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the pizza.
- Don't overwork the dough, as this will make it tough.
- If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the pizza on a greased baking sheet.
- Use your favorite pizza toppings.
- Cornmeal pizza crust is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Cornmeal pizza crust is a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to traditional wheat flour pizza crust. It's perfect for those who are looking for a gluten-free or grain-free option. Cornmeal pizza crust is also a good source of fiber and nutrients. So next time you're in the mood for pizza, give cornmeal pizza crust a try. You won't be disappointed!
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