Description
A rich, layered pizza with a buttery cornmeal crust, tangy sauce, and smooth mozzarella cheese. Quick to assemble and customizable, this halal-friendly dish balances bold flavors with adaptable toppings for any occasion.
Ingredients
3.25 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cup yellow cornmeal
1.25 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
2.25 tsp instant yeast
1.25 cups warm water
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cups mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
0.75 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
28-ounce crushed tomatoes
0.25 tsp sugar
Instructions
Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl
Slowly mix in warm water and melted butter until blended
Knead dough on floured surface for 8-10 minutes until elastic
Proof in a warm 80°F spot until doubled (~45-60 minutes)
Melt 2 tbsp butter, sauté onion until softened
Add salt, oregano, red pepper flakes, crushed garlic, tomatoes, and sugar
Simmer sauce uncovered for 20 minutes until thickened
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C)
Oil a 14-inch deep-dish pan
Press dough into pan, stretching to cover bottom and sides
Add 1/2 cup simmered sauce layer
Sprinkle 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese
Top with remaining sauce and cheese
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly
Notes
Use bread flour for richer texture
Cornmeal adds crisp finish
Substitute cheese with vegan blend if non-meat
Avoid pork and alcohol-based seasonings
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Chicago
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (serving)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg