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Ingredients
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
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½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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½ cup yellow cornmeal
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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¼ pound spicy Italian sausage - browned, drained and crumbled
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9 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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⅓ cup diced pepperoni
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¼ cup chopped onion
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⅛ cup chopped green bell pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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3 cloves garlic, sliced
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½ cup tomato sauce
Directions
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To Make Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in 1 cup warm water; in a separate small bowl combine the yeast, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 cup warm water. Mix together and let rest in bowl for about 20 minutes, until foamy.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix together remaining 2 1/2 cups flour with cornmeal and salt; remove half of this mixture from bowl and stir 1 cup sugar water into bowl. When well mixed, return second half of flour/cornmeal mixture to bowl and mix all together; then stir in yeast mixture. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 12 minutes. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in volume.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). To Make Stuffing: In a large bowl combine the sausage, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, oregano and garlic. Mix well.
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Press half of the dough in the bottom and up the sides of a lightly greased deep dish pan. Bake crust in preheated oven for 4 minutes, then add the stuffing mixture to the bottom crust and cover with top crust; seal edges together with fingers, and trim excess. Slit top crust to allow steam to vent during baking; top with tomato sauce.
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Bake on lower rack at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then cut and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
703 | Calories |
30g | Fat |
76g | Carbs |
31g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 703 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 30g | 38% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 59% |
Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
Sodium 1646mg | 72% |
Total Carbohydrate 76g | 28% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 31g | 61% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Calcium 488mg | 38% |
Iron 5mg | 29% |
Potassium 397mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.