Deep-Dish Pizza Dough recipe

2 servings

1 teaspoon sugar

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

1 cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

Vegetable cooking spray

2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, and let stand 5 minutes.

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, and salt, and pulse 2 times or until blended.

With processor running, slowly add yeast mixture and oil through food chute, and process until dough forms a ball.

Process 1 additional minute.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 or 5 times.

Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.

Cover dough, and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.

Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.

Divide dough in half; roll each half into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.

Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray, and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cornmeal.

Place dough in prepared pans; press dough up sides of pans.

Cover and let rise 20 minutes or until puffy.

Top and bake according to recipe directions.