CHEESY CRUST PIZZA

Pizza Dough

2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) RED STAR® Active Dry or QUICK•RISE™ Yeast
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water (120º to 130ºF)

In medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix well. Add water to flour mixture. Mix by hand until almost smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on floured surface 2 to 3 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover dough; let rest 15 minutes.

Pizza Sauce and Toppings

1 lb. pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In large fry pan, lightly brown sausage; drain. Add onion, cumin and fennel seeds. Cook until onion is soft; set aside. Combine tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.

Preparing Pizza

Divide dough into 2 parts. With well-floured or greased fingers, press each half into greased 12-inch pizza pan, forming a rim around edge. Spread half of sauce over dough. Spoon half of sausage mixture evenly over sauce. Sprinkle cheeses on top. Bake in preheated 425ºF oven for 20 to 25 minutes until edge is crisp and golden brown and cheeses are melted. Serve immediately.