Ingredients
1 tablespoon active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornmealTOPPINGS:2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, thinly sliced1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Preparation
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°. Grease two 12-in. pizza pans; sprinkle with cornmeal. Punch down dough; divide in half. Press to fit pans. Pinch edges to form a rim. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Increase oven setting to 450°. Brush crusts with oil; top with garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, olives and Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with pepper flakes and basil.
