ST. LOUIS-STYLE PIZZA

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Provel cheese and a cracker-thin crust are the hallmarks of this St. Louis-style pizza recipe. Don't forget to cut your pizza as they would in Missouri-square pieces only! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 pizzas (4 servings each.)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 to 10 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup crushed tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
12 ounces Provel cheese, shredded or 1-1/2 cups shredded white cheddar plus 1 cup shredded provolone plus 1 cup shredded Swiss
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 small green pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in water and oil until combined. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Gently form into a ball. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough in half. On parchment, roll each half into a 10-in. circle. Transfer (leaving dough on parchment) to a 12-in. pizza pan. , Preheat oven to 425°. Combine sauce ingredients; spread over pizzas. Top with pepperoni, green pepper, onion and cheese. If desired, sprinkle with additional dried basil and oregano. Bake on a low oven rack, one at a time, until bottom of crust is golden and cheese is lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.