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.

Nader Nader
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I'm not a big fan of pizza, but this recipe might change my mind.


Zohaibjadoon Great
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm sure it's worth it.


Mohamed Nuur bagaase
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to give it a try anyway.


Chiedza Ngazimbi
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


md Mushed
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pizza turned out really greasy. I think I might have added too much oil to the dough.


Motilal Rajbanshi
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The crust was too dry and the sauce was bland.


Dexter Swager
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The sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but overall this was a great recipe. The crust was crispy and the cheese was gooey.


razaq razaq
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This pizza was easy to make and tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making it again!


Dr Saleem
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I'm not a huge fan of deep-dish pizza, but this recipe changed my mind. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the toppings were fresh and delicious.


Daphne Sharon
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This deep-dish pizza was delicious! The crust was perfectly cooked, and the toppings were generous and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Abu bakar Jani
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I've made this pizza a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is easy to work with, and the sauce is flavorful without being too overpowering.


Lucky Gurung
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This deep-dish pizza recipe was a hit with my family! The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the toppings were fresh and delicious. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese.