Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.75 cup

all-purpose flour

0.67 cup

yellow cornmeal

1 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

salt

0.67 cup

milk

0.25 cup

vegetable oil

8 unit

pizza sauce

1 unit

green bell pepper

cut into rings

1 unit

onion

thinly sliced

1 unit

zucchini

thinly sliced

8 ounce

mozzarella cheese

shredded

0.25 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~4 min

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

Add milk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients.

Step 4
~4 min

Stir until the mixture forms a ball.

Step 5
~4 min

Turn the dough out onto a greased 14-inch round pizza pan.

Step 6
~4 min

Let the dough rest for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7
~4 min

Using the back of a large spoon or your hands, press the dough to fill the pan.

Step 8
~4 min

Shape the edge of the dough to form a rim.

Step 9
~4 min

Bake the crust for about 15 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Remove the partially baked crust from the oven.

Step 11
~4 min

Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust.

Step 12
~4 min

Arrange the green bell pepper rings, onion rings, and zucchini slices on top of the sauce.

Step 13
~4 min

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese over the vegetables.

Step 14
~4 min

Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables like mushrooms, tomatoes, or spinach.

Use different types of cheese for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead of time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caprese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Parties

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Game night
Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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