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Restaurant-Style Pizza

Name: Restaurant-Style Pizza
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast; 1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1 tablespoon shortening; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour; Cornmeal; Olive oil; 1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce; 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.

Makes

4-6 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

In an effort to copy the flavor of a popular restaurant pizza, I came up with my own crust recipe. The dough is so easy to work with and turns out every time.—Kay Isaac, Stacyville, Iowa

Ingredients

4 teaspoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast
1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Cornmeal
Olive oil
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in water. Add butter, shortening, salt and 2 cups flour; mix until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down. Sprinkle cornmeal into a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Brush with oil.
Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes. Spread spaghetti sauce over crust. Top with beef and cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.

For a crispier pizza crust, sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheese under the sauce and toppings. The bottom layer of cheese serves as a buffer between the crust and moist toppings.

Restaurant-Style Pizza

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