Ingredients
- 4 garlic (cloves)
- 3 lb tomatoes (plum)
- 28 oz tomatoes
- 2 3/4 c flour
- 1 c water
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese
- 1 c green peppers
- 1 c onion
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 2 tb oil
- 2 oz parmesan cheese
- 1 ts salt
- 1 package dry yeast (active)
- some basil to parsley to
~-----------+ Dough +----------- Sprinkle yeast on warm water, letting stand until dissolved. Add oil, salt and / of the flour, beating well. Gradually add more flour to form a soft dough. Turn out dough on a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with saran wrap and let rise in a warm place until : double in size (about 1/ hours) or refrigerate overnite to rise. ~-----------+ Sauce +---------- Combine first 4 ingredients and simmer until thick, about 20 : minutes, stirring often. Add herbs. ~-----------+ Filling +----------- Punch down dough and turn out on a floured board. Divide dough into 2 balls, one slightly larger for the bottom. Roll larger portion out to fit a 12" round and 1" deep pizza pan : with a slight overhang. Spread bottom with mozzeralla cheese, / of the mushrooms, / of the : green peppers and garlic. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Roll out the other portion and cover, folding in the edges with : the bottom crust, pinching to make a standing rim. Bake in a preheated 450oF oven on the bottom rack for 7 minutes. Remove from oven, add tomato sauce, remaining mushrooms and : vegetables. Sprinkle with the herbs and garlic. Return to oven, reducing heat to 400oF and bake an additional 25 : minutes until brown and set. If edges turn brown first, cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.