DEEP-DISH PIZZA MARGHERITA

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Categories     Tomato     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Mozzarella     Parmesan     Basil     Fall     Small Plates

Yield Makes one 9 x 13-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F)
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for oiling the bowl
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2-3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
8 fresh whole basil leaves
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced
cornmeal, for dusting
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the yeast over the water. Let stand 1 minute, or until the yeast is creamy. Stir until the yeast dissolves.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast and stir until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead, adding more flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  • Lightly coat a large bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to oil the top. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm, draft-free place and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Punch down dough. Sprinkle a 9 x 13 inch rectangular baking sheet with cornmeal. Place dough in pan. Press dough until it comes up the side of the pan and is an even thickness on bottom. Let dough rise, covered loosely with plastic wrap, in a warm place until double, about 30 minutes.
  • Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the dough. Sprinkle with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Top with tomaotes, basil, and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake pizza until cheese melts and crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer pizza to a cutting board. Cut into squares and serve hot.

Faizan Rana
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This pizza was a bit too greasy for my taste. The crust was also a little too thick. The sauce was decent, but the toppings were a bit bland. Overall, it was an okay pizza, but not one that I would make again.


M Arfaan
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This pizza was so good! The crust was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The sauce was also delicious and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this pizza again.


CJ Smith
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This pizza was amazing! I loved the crispy crust and the gooey cheese. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this pizza again.


Bright Nkrumah
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This pizza was delicious! The crust was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The sauce was also flavorful and the toppings were fresh and tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shakil Muhammad
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I'm not a huge fan of deep-dish pizza, but this recipe was pretty good. The crust was cooked well and the toppings were flavorful. The sauce was a little too tangy for my taste, but overall it was a decent pizza.


Trudy Pillay
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This pizza was so easy to make and it turned out so good! The crust was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The sauce was also delicious and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this pizza again.


Md Ali Hosen
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Meh.


Ajith Jo
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This pizza was amazing! The crust was cooked to perfection and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of spice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves deep-dish pizza.


Ramish Khan
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The pizza was good, but I found the crust to be a bit too thick for my taste. I also thought the sauce was a little bland. Overall, it was a decent pizza, but not one that I would make again.


Adelina Cortes
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This pizza was delicious! The crust was perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted and gooey. The sauce was flavorful and the toppings were fresh and tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Gabriel Blakely
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I love deep-dish pizza, and this recipe did not disappoint! The instructions were easy to follow and the pizza turned out great. The crust was nice and crispy, and the toppings were flavorful and well-balanced.


Hussain Yaseen
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This deep-dish pizza margherita was a hit with my family! The crust was perfectly crispy and the cheese was gooey and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of tanginess. I will definitely be making this pizza again.