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Add a photoThe famous pizza from the Northeast is a thick Sicilian crust, layers of thick sliced mozzarella cheese, and a zesty tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 packets of yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees )
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cool water
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 4 Tablespoons oregano
- crushed red pepper optional
- 1 1/2 lb thick sliced mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Combine yeast, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 15 minutes. Stir to deflate. Add 2 cups of remaining flour with salt, 1 cup cool tap water, and oil. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
- Add yeast mixture. Mix in remaining flour. Knead 15 minutes on a floured surface (10 minutes in a machine) until smooth. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled size (1 to 2 hours).
- while dough is rising, make your sauce. Combine 1 Can crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper to taste. I also add a little crushed red pepper. Warm sauce in pan,and cook for about 15 minutes so all the flavors can combine.
- Oil dough with a little bit of olive oil and spread on a large roasting pan, layer sliced mozzarella on the crust , then add the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese , and top with a little olive oil. Cook at 475 for about 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 212g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 424 | |
| Calories from Fat 142 | 33% |
| Total Fat 15.81g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 7.73g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium 317mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 45.89g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 1.0g | 1% |
| Protein 24.32g | 39% |
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