Deep-Dish Pizza Dough

Ingredients

• 1 package active yeast dry
• 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon sugar 
• 1 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
• 0.5 cup cornmeal yellow
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal yellow

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• oven
• knife

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, and let stand 5 minutes. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, and salt, and pulse 2 times or until blended. With processor running, slowly add yeast mixture and oil through food chute, and process until dough forms a ball. Process 1 additional minute.
2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
3. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover dough, and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
4. Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes. Divide dough in half; roll each half into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray, and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cornmeal.
5. Place dough in prepared pans; press dough up sides of pans. Cover and let rise 20 minutes or until puffy. Top and bake according to recipe directions.