Copycat Godfathers Pizza Dough Food

COPYCAT GODFATHER'S CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA

Steps:

• In the mixing bowl add the warm water, yeast and sugar, stir with a whisk. Add 2 cups of the flour, salt, cornmeal and olive oil. Use the paddle and mix on speed 2 for 2 minutes. Put on the dough hook and add the remaining flour. Knead on speed 2 until the dough clings to the hook, and then knead on speed 2 for 5 minutes longer. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 hour. With oiled fingers press the dough into a deep-dish pizza pan. Cover the dough with the mozzarella, and then top with the sausage. Place the tomatoes over the sausage. Top with the basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 500 degrees F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is brown.

PAUL'S GODFATHER PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Start by stretching out the dough to the desired size. Spread the ricotta cheese over the whole surface area of the stretched pizza dough. Next spread the rehydrated sun dried tomatoes liberally over the ricotta cheese. Then add the Roma tomatoes. Spread the mozzarella, sprinkle with the granulated garlic and hit it with the Pecorino Romano. Finally, add the pesto. Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown, about 15 minutes.

ALMOST LIKE PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt; blend well.
• Gradually add water and oil to mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. By hand, add 1 1/2 to 2 cupa flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
• On floured surface, knead in 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover loosely with plastic and let rest in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
• Press out dough onto (2) 12-inch pizza pans. Prick randomly with a fork. Let rest again in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.
• Brush crusts lightly with oil then prebake them in a 450 degree oven for 5 minutes.
• Top as desired, then bake again in 450 degree oven for 4-5 minutes, or until desired doneness.

PIZZA HUT ORIGINAL PAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Combine sauce ingredients and let sit for 1 hour.
• Put yeast, sugar, salt, and dry milk in a large bowl.
• Add water and stir to mix well.
• Let rest for two minutes.
• Add oil and stir again.
• Add flour and stir until dough forms and flour is absorbed.
• Turn out on to a flat floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until elastic and no longer sticky.
• Divide dough into three balls.
• Put 3 ounces of oil in each of three 9-inch cake pans, making sure it is spread evenly.
• Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball to about a 9-inch circle.
• Place in cake pans.
• Spray the outer edge of dough with Pam and cover with a plate.
• Place in warm area and allow to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 475°F.
• For each 9" pizza, spoon 1/3 cup sauce on dough and spread to within 1-inch of edge.
• Distribute 1 1/2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese on sauce.
• Place toppings of your choice in this order: Pepperoni or ham, vegetables, meats (cooked ground sausage or beef) Top with 3 ounces mozzarella cheese.
• Cook until cheese is bubbling and outer crust is brown.
• Serve hot.