Deep-Dish Pepperoni Pizza

1 teaspoon cornmeal
1 package (16 ounces) frozen pizza dough, thawed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup pizza sauce
2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese


Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Coat a 10 1/2-inch deep-dish pizza pan with cooking spray and coat lightly with cornmeal.

Coat work surface lightly with cooking spray. Dust lightly with flour. Roll dough to 14-inch diameter.

Transfer dough to pizza pan, fitting it into corners and 1 inch up the side of pan. Let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.

Brush dough with olive oil. Spread with pizza sauce. Top with pepperoni, onion and mushrooms. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.

Bake until crust is browned, top is bubbly and cheese is melted, 12-16 minutes.

Makes 8 servings


Helpful Tips

If dough shrinks while rolling, let it rest a few seconds, then further; repeat until dough is 14 inches in diameter.


Mix 'n' Match

To make a Greek pizza, brush dough with olive oil and top with 4 thinly sliced Roma tomatoes and 16 ounces fresh baby spinach; sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups diced feta cheese and bake as directed.