PEPPERONI DEEP DISH PIZZA RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix yeast in water, add 1 cup flour, oil, and seasonings, beat until smooth.
• Add more flour until you have a soft dough.
• Turn out onto floured surface.
• Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes.
• Place in greased bowl; turn to coat; and let rise for 1 hour.
• Punch down; roll into 15 in circle.
• Place in deep 12 in oven proof skillet.
• Spoon on sauce.
• Add Half the mozzarella, half the pepperoni, and half the parmesan.
• Repeat layers.
• Fold crust to form a rim.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is brown.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add all-purpose flour and oil; beat until smooth. Add the whole wheat flour, herbs, garlic powder and salt. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. , Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Punch dough down; roll into a 14-in. circle. Transfer to a well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet, letting dough drape over the side. Combine the mozzarella, Swiss and cheddar cheeses; sprinkle 1 cup over dough. Set remaining cheese mixture aside., In a large skillet, saute the green peppers, onions and herbs in oil until tender. Spoon half of vegetables over cheese. Layer with half of the Parmesan cheese and tomatoes. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the reserved cheese mixture. Layer with the remaining vegetables, Parmesan cheese and tomatoes. , Fold crust over filling toward center of skillet to form an edge. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with pepperoni and remaining cheese mixture. Bake 5 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.