ZACHARY'S STUFFED PIZZA RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Zachary's Stuffed Pizza Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 19

DOUGH:
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package dry yeast - (1/4 oz)
2 cups lukewarm water (105 to 115 degrees)
1/4 cup olive oil plus more
4 cups unbleached flour - (to 6 cups) plus more
TOMATO SAUCE FILLING:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove minced
1 can crushed tomatoes with juice - (28 oz)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
ASSEMBLY:
Flour for rolling
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly-grated Romano cheese

Steps:

For the dough, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water in large bowl. Let stand until bubbly, 15 minutes. Stir in oil. Stir in 4 cups flour until smooth. Stir in remaining flour as needed to make a stiff dough that's springy, not sticky. Knead on lightly floured board until smooth and elastic, 3 to 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl. Turn dough once to coat top with oil, cover with tea towel and allow to rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour 20 minutes. For the tomato sauce filling, heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat and saute garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt to taste and pepper. Simmer over low heat until thick, 30 minutes. For assembly, roll 2/3 of dough on lightly floured surface to form 16-inch circle. Fit into 12- to 14-inch deep-dish pizza pan. Make sure dough is pressed against sides of pan and extends 1/4 inch over rim. Combine mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Spread mixture evenly over dough. Roll remaining 1/3 dough on lightly floured surface to form 14-inch circle. Place over filled dough. Fold bottom crust over top crust and seal. Cut off any excess dough near top rim of pan. Pour Tomato Sauce Filling over top layer of dough. Bake at 450 degrees until crust is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings. Each of 8 servings: 510 calories; 419 mg sodium; 27 mg cholesterol; 19 grams fat; 67 grams carbohydrates; 17 grams protein; 0.66 gram fiber.