Crispy Bottom Pizza Recipe

Step 1: Prepare yeast mixture

• Combine water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2: Make dough

• In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, olive oil, and the yeast-water mixture.
• Knead the mixture using a stand mixer for a couple of minutes until it forms a dough ball.

Step 3: First dough rest

• Let the dough rest for about 20 minutes.

Step 4: Divide and second rest

• Divide the dough into two or three pieces depending on desired pizza size.
• Let the dough pieces rest for another 2 to 3 hours.

Step 5: Prepare pizza sauce

• Combine tomato paste, olive oil, salt, sugar, black pepper, and some dried herbs.

Step 6: Shape dough

• Sprinkle cornmeal on your work surface.
• Shape each dough piece into a large circle, maintaining a crust around the perimeter.

Step 7: Assemble pizza

• Use a mesh baking tray to help achieve a crispy bottom in a home oven.
• Assemble the pizza over the baking tray.
• Add three kinds of cheese: Pecorino Romano, mozzarella, and fresh mozzarella.

Step 8: Bake

• Bake the pizza for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 9: Garnish and serve

• Top the baked pizza with fresh basil and more cheese if desired.
• Enjoy your crispy bottom pizza!