Deep-Dish Skillet Pizza

Step 1

Prepare two 10-inch high-sided oven-proof skillets.

FOR PIZZA SAUCE

Step 2

Combine all ingredients together until really well blended. Refrigerate until your ready to use it.

FOR THE CRUST

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, yeast, sugar and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add remaining flour to form a stiff dough.

Step 4

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Step 5

Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 11-in. circle. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of two greased 10-in. ovenproof skillets.

TO ASSEMBLE

Step 6

Sprinkle each unbaked crust with 2 cups mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Spoon 1 1/2 cups of pizza sauce over each pizza crust.

Step 8

Layer each with half of the sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

TO BAKE THE PIZZAS

Step 9

Cover and bake at 450° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned.