Cornmeal Crust Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥖 Recipe Yield: 1 fourteen-inch crust
Description:
Indulge in the delightful goodness of homemade Cornmeal Crust, perfect for your favorite pizza toppings or as a standalone bread delight. This recipe promises a crispy, flavorful crust that will elevate your culinary creations to new heights.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- Measuring carefully, place all ingredients except 1 tablespoon cornmeal in the bread machine pan, following the order specified by the owner’s manual.
- Program the basic dough cycle setting and press start.
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Shape the Crust:
- Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the bread machine pan and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pat and gently stretch the dough into a 14- to 15-inch circle.
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Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to the desired temperature for baking your chosen recipe.
- Spray a 14-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle the prepared pan with the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornmeal.
- Press the dough into the pan, ensuring an even distribution.
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Baking and Serving:
- Follow the topping and baking directions for your individual recipes.
- Once baked to perfection, slice and serve your delicious creation!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1727.9
- Fat: 8.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 60.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 366.4g
- Fiber: 19.6g
- Sugar: 26.9g
- Protein: 45.9g
Recipe Notes:
- This versatile Cornmeal Crust can be customized with your favorite toppings, from classic marinara and mozzarella to adventurous combinations of veggies and meats.
- For a vegan option, simply omit the honey or replace it with your preferred vegan sweetener.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to infuse the crust with unique flavors that complement your chosen toppings.
- Don’t limit yourself to pizza! This crust is also fantastic for making savory flatbreads, calzones, or even dessert pizzas topped with fruits and chocolate.
- Store any leftover crust in an airtight container or freezer bag for future use. Simply thaw and reheat before adding your toppings for a quick and convenient meal option.
Unlock the secrets of homemade pizza perfection with this Cornmeal Crust recipe, guaranteed to elevate your culinary adventures to the next level!
