43Deep Dish PizzaCrust1 cup (235 ml) water2 tablespoons (30 ml)olive oil1 package active dryyeast3 cups (710 ml) all-purpose flour1 ounce (30 g) freshlygrated Parmesancheese (see TIPS)1 teaspoon (5 ml)sugar3⁄4 teaspoon (4 ml) salt1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml)dried basilOlive oilCornmealSauce11⁄2-2 cups (355-475 ml)prepared pizza,Alfredo, barbecue,or other favoritesauceTopping3 cups (710 ml)cooked sausage orground beef, slicedpepperoni, Canadianbacon, ham, shrimp,cooked chicken,roasted peppers,fresh mushrooms,olives, onion, roastedgarlic, fresh basilleaves, tomato slices,artichoke hearts,capers, or otherfavourite topping1 pound (455 g)shredded mozzarella,provolone, Cheddar,Parmesan, or otherfavourite cheeseIn small saucepan, add water and 2 tablespoons(30 ml) oil. Heat over low heat until warm, 105°F to115°F (40.5°C to 46.1°C). Stir in yeast to dissolve.Set aside.Position dough blade in work bowl. Add flour,Parmesan cheese, sugar, salt, and basil. Process about5 seconds; scrape sides of bowl. Process until mixed,about 5 seconds, scraping sides of bowl if necessary.With processor running, slowly add yeast mixture.Process 11⁄2 to 2 minutes; dough will form a ball.Remove dough to greased bowl, turning dough togrease all sides. Cover; let rise in warm place untildouble in size, about 45 to 60 minutes.Grease 14-inch (35.5 cm) (11⁄2 inches [3.75 cm] deep)pizza pan with olive oil; sprinkle with cornmeal.Punch dough down; pat into large circle. Press intobottom and up sides of pan. Top as desired withsauce, meat and/or vegetables, and cheese.Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to350°F (177°C) and bake for 28 to 33 minutes, oruntil crust is deep golden brown and cheese isbubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.Yield: 8 servings.Per Serving: About 510 cal, 26 g pro, 41 g carb,26 g total fat, 12 g sat fat, 55 mg chol,970 mg sod.VARIATIONThin Crust PizzasPrepare dough as directed above and let rise.Grease 2, 12-inch (30.5 cm) pizza pans with oliveoil; sprinkle with cornmeal. Punch dough down;divide into 2 balls. Pat into 12-inch (30.5 cm)circles, and press onto bottom and sides of pans.Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 8 minutes.Top each crust as desired with about 1 cup (235 ml)sauce, 11⁄2 cups (355 ml) meat and/or vegetables,and 8 ounces (225 g) cheese. Bake at 425°F (218°C)for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crust is deep goldenbrown and cheese is bubbly. If baking both pizzasin one oven, switch racks halfway through baking.Yield: 8 servings.Per Serving: About 510 cal, 27 g pro, 42 g carb,26 g total fat, 12 g sat fat, 55 mg chol,1020 mg sod.