Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1-3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• toppings:
• 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 medium green peppers, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and marjoram
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
• 2 ounces sliced pepperoni

Directions

1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 cup flour, oil and crust seasonings; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down; roll out into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a well-greased 12-in. heavy ovenproof skillet or round baking pan, letting crust drape over edge. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella.
4. In a skillet, saute the green peppers, onion and topping seasonings in oil until tender; drain. Layer half the mixture over crust. Layer with half the Parmesan, sausage and tomatoes. Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella. Repeat the vegetable mixture, Parmesan, sausage and tomato layers. Fold crust over to form an edge.
5. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pepperoni and remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Bake until crust is browned, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.