New England Bar Pizza

Step 1

For the Dough - Combine flour, sugar and yeast.

Step 2

Slowly add in the water and mix until combined.

Step 3

Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Add oil & salt, mix until the dough forms a ball and is no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.(about 1-2 minutes)

Step 5

Transfer dough onto a lightly oiled surface top and knead until smooth, about 1 minute. Shape dough into a tight ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until it has doubled, 2-3 hours.

Step 6

For the Sauce - Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Set aside.

Step 7

Toppings and Baking - Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat to 500 degrees.

Step 8

Combine cheddar & mozzarella in a bowl.

Step 9

Using a pastry brush, grease the bottom and sides of two 9 inch cake pans.

Step 10

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface, divide in half and shape into balls.

Step 11

Gently flatten 1 dough ball into a 6 inch disk using your fingers.

Step 12

With a rolling pin, roll disk until it is 10 inches round.

Step 13

Transfer dough to cake pan and press into corners forcing ¼ inch lip of dough up the sides of pan.

Step 14

Repeat with remaining dough ball.

Step 15

Spread ⅓ cup sauce in a thin layer over dough.

Step 16

Using a pastry brush, brush sauce over lip of dough

Step 17

Sprinkle 1 cup cheese mixture evenly over pizza.

Step 18

Add your choice of toppings.

Step 19

Repeat with remaining dough

Step 20

Bake for about 12 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.

Step 21

Let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 22

Slice, serve and enjoy!