FAVORITE DEEP-DISH PIZZA

Favorite Deep-Dish Pizza image

My kids love to get pizza delivered, but it's expensive and not very healthy. I came up with a one-bowl pizza that is healthier than delivery and allows the kids to add the toppings of their choice. -Sara LaFountain, Rockville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional: Sliced red onion, chopped green pepper, fresh oregano and crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add water and oil; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Top with pizza sauce. Place mozzarella slices over sauce. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, oregano and Italian seasoning. If desired, top with red onion and green pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. If desired, top with fresh oregano leaves and crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.