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Pepperoni, Pepper & Onion Pizza

Source of Recipe


Gourmet






List of Ingredients



• -- Sauce --
  
• 1 onion, chopped
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 1/2 tsp sugar
  
• 1/8 tsp dried thyme
  
• 1/8 tsp dried basil
  
• 1/8 tsp dried oregano
  
• 28 ounces plum tomatoes, drained
  
• .
  
• -- Dough --
  
• 4 cups flour
  
• 1 (1/4-oz.) pkg. fast yeast
  
• 1 tsp sugar
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• .
  
• 1/2 lb. sliced mozzarella
  
• 1 onion, sliced thin
  
• 1 bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
  
• 1-3/4 ounces pepperoni, cut into matchsticks
  
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan
  






Instructions



1. In a saucepan, cook the onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, 5 minutes. Add sugar, herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until onion is softened. Force tomatoes through a food mill into the pan. Bring sauce to a simmer, stirring. Simmer 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, make dough: In food processor, combine 1 cup flour, yeast and sugar; pulse the motor to combine mixture. With motor running, add 1-1/3 cups hot (130 degrees, F) water. Add salt and remaining 3 cups flour; blend the dough until it forms a ball, then blend it for 10 seconds more.
   
   
3. Sprinkle a well-oiled jelly-roll pan with cornmeal. Put dough in the center of the pan and press it out to line the pan completely. Spread the tomato sauce over the dough; top it with the mozzarella, onion, bell pepper and pepperoni. Drizzle the pizza with oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan, salt and pepper.
   
   Bake on bottom rack of a preheated 500-degree (F) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
   
   Serves 4