Dearborn "tavern" Pizza Recipe
{thin & crispy crust, db tomato sauce, square cut}
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Ingredients
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Pizza Crust and Sauce
Method
Preparation and Assembly
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour, and knead until smooth. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- 2
- 3
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Grease a square baking pan with olive oil.
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to fit your baking pan. Transfer the dough to the pan and press it into the corners.
- 5
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the dough and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Cut and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then cut it into square pieces and serve hot.
