PEPPERONI PAN PIZZA ENJOY DAN:

                             PEPPERONI PAN PIZZA by CHEF DAN:

Serves 9

CRUST:

3-cups flour

1 (14 Oz) package active dry yeast

1/4-teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon EACH baking powder and sugar

1 cup warm water (110-120 degrees F)

4 tablespoons butter

SAUCE:

1-1/3-cups basic pizza sauce (recipe to follow)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1-(3-1/2 Oz) package sliced pepperoni

5 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

1/4-cup EACH grated parmesan cheeps and Romano cheese

DIRECTIONS: (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 425 f)

1.    Dissolve the yeast in warm water and set aside.

2.   Mix the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar together.

3.   Add the softened butter and cut into flour mixture using pastry blender

4.   Add the yeast mixture and stir together to combine.

5.   Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until well blended, and no longer sticky

6.   Place the pizza dough into an oiled bowl and turn in the bowl to coat.

7.   Cover with a towel and let dough a warm place and rest for 20 min.

8.   Meanwhile in a bowl, combine basic pizza sauce and oil.

9.   Divide dough in half; press each portion into a greased 15 X10-in baking pan.

10.                Pick dough generously with a fork, bake for 12-15 minutes or until browned.

11.                Spread sauce over each crust; top with pepperoni and cheese.

12.                Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

13.                Cut into slices; makes 2 pizzas, 9 inch each.

BASIC PIZZA SAUCE:

Cooking spray

1/2-onion, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4-cup white wine

2 tablespoon tomato paste

1/2-teaspoon EACH dried oregano, marjoram and thyme

1/4-teaspoon EACH onion powder, and white pepper

1 tablespoon fresh basil

1/2-teaspoon balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Coat a skillet with Pam, over medium-high heat and when sizzling.

2.   Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes; add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

3.   Stir in wine and next 7 ingredients.

4.   Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, let cool and add basil and vinegar.

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