Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of preparation rating: Easy

Yield: 4 servings

 

Ingredients:

¾ cup (180 ml) tomato sauce

2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil + more for drizzling

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) salt

1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) pepper

1 pound (454 g) store-bought pizza dough

2 tablespoons (30 ml) cornmeal

7 ounces (198 g) pepperoni slices

1 cup (240 ml) grated mozzarella

1/3 cup (80 ml) grated parmesan cheese

 

Method:

Preheat oven to 450 F (230 C).

In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Roll or press out dough on a floured counter. Heat a skillet on the stove. Sprinkle cornmeal into skillet. Place dough in skillet, and press to cover. Press dough up the sides of the skillet to create a deep crust. Heat dough until it starts to bubble. Top with tomato sauce mixture. Place pepperoni pieces on top. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Transfer skillet to oven. Cook 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.

Remove from oven and drizzle with olive oil.