# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (400 g)
02 - 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal (70 g)
03 - 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
04 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
05 - 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
06 - 1/4 cup olive oil (60 ml)
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (30 g)
→ Cheese & Toppings
08 - 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (340 g)
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
10 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or cooked Italian sausage (optional, 50 g)
11 - 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (70 g)
12 - 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (60 g)
13 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives (60 g)
→ Tomato Sauce
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
15 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
16 - 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz/800 g)
17 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
18 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
19 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, cornmeal, salt, olive oil, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
02 - Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 12-inch deep-dish pizza pan or round cake pan with olive oil.
04 - Press the risen dough into the prepared pan, pushing it up the sides to form a high edge.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough base.
06 - Distribute desired toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, and olives evenly over the cheese.
07 - Pour the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the toppings, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling. Cover the edges with foil if browning occurs too quickly.
09 - Allow the pizza to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
