Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe

By PatN

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 small green pepper, julienned
• 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt, oil and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.

On a floured surface, roll into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with beef.

In a small bowl, combine soup and seasonings; spoon over beef. Top with the green pepper, mushrooms and cheese.

Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned.
Yield: 8 servings.