Herb Crust Pan Pizza

In honor of 'Meat Free Monday," I want to share this  yummy pizza recipe that I found over at VegWeb


Herb Crust Pan Pizza

Ingredients :

    1 package active dry yeast
    3/4 cup lukewarm water
    1 tablespoon sugar
    2 cups flour
    2 teaspoons oregano
    1 1/2 teaspoons basil
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon thyme
    1 teaspoon salt
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    1 cup pizza sauce
    toppings of your choice

Directions:

Mix the yeast with the lukewarm water and sugar and let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together flour, herbs and salt.

Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in yeast mixture and then pour it into the flour mixture.  Mix until it is dough.  Knead for 5 minutes.  Add more flour if sticky.  Let it stand 1 1/2 hours in warm, non drafty place.

When dough has risen, oil a deep dish 8-9 inch pan with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Spread 1 tablespoon of cornmeal on a dry flat surface and roll out the dough till about 9 inches in diameter.  Place in pan.

Add the sauce and toppings.

Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Serves: 2-4

Let me know how you like it!