The crust of a homemade pizza is the most important part of the equation. Get it right with these easy tips for a cornmeal pizza crust.
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Crunchy Cornmeal Pizza Crust Recipe
1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
1/4 cup cornmeal (medium grind)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
In bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together water, yeast and honey. Set aside for 10 minutes to proof. When surface appears foamy, add oil and stir.
In separate bowl, whisk together flours, cornmeal and salt. Add to liquid mixture in bowl of stand mixture and set to knead for about 5 minutes, or until dough is soft and pliable.
Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn once to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm spot to rise until doubled or tripled in size, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Punch down dough and divide into two equal portions, refrigerating or freezing portions you don’t plan to use within two days.Â
To bake:
Heat oven and pizza stone or pan to 475°F. 6 Roll out dough into a thin round. Fold dough over a rolling pin and carefully transfer to the prepared pan.
Quickly spoon on sauce over crust and assemble desired toppings.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until browned and bubbling. Yields 2 large crusts.
