Corn Crust for Pizza Recipe #129015
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup cold water
22 minutes 10 mins prep
Sift flour, cornmeal, and baking powder into a bowl.
Cut in margarine.
With a fork, gradually stir in cold water adding only enough to bind the crumbly mixture together.
Turn dough onto a floured board and knead briefly.
Roll out into a rectangle measuring 12x15 inches.
Place dough on ungreased baking sheet.
Turn up edges and flute.
Prick crust with tines of fork.
Bake at 425 degrees for 12 minutes.
Add topping and return to oven to melt cheese.
2006-07-11 16:52:17
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answered by scrappykins 7
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Masa Makes the Meal
Mexican cooking expert Rick Bayless showcases the essential corn dough in recipes for tortillas, gorditas, sopes, and much more
Masa Makes the Meal
Clockwise from top right: Chicken Tamales, Pork Masa Boats, Masa Cakes, Masa Pockets Stuffed With Green Chiles, and Crab
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RECIPES:
Corn Tortillas
Green Chile Chicken Tamales
Oval Masa Cakes with Goat Cheese Filling
Stuffed Masa Pockets with Green Chiles and Cheese
Crispy Masa Boats with Pork Picadillo
Deep-Fried Masa Turnovers with Crab
In Spanish, the word masa simply means "dough." But in the Mexican kitchen, it means a whole lot more. Arguably the most essential Mexican ingredient, it's the corn dough that makes everything from tortillas to tamales possible. And once you know where to find it and how to work with it, masa is easy to transform into the delectable snacks that are such a large part of Mexican cooking.
And who better to show us the ropes than chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless, author of four Mexican cookbooks, including Authentic Mexican? Bayless has spent more than 25 years eating his way through Mexico, and has a passion for the cuisine that is hard to beat.
The technique used to make masa today dates back to the early inhabitants of Mexico. They figured out how to make corn more palatable and nutritious by boiling it in lime water to remove the tough outer hull. The treated kernels are then ground into a damp meal. All that is left to do is knead or beat in a little water to reach just the right consistency for whichever recipe you are making.
Getting the right consistency is the easy part, if you keep these things in mind: For tamales, masa dough should have the texture of a thick cake batter. For the other recipes here, the dough should feel just slightly firmer, like soft cookie dough. "The goal is to add enough water to get a workable consistency, but not stiff," says Bayless. "Stiff dough may be easier to work with, but the outcome won't taste very good."
In fact, the only real challenge to fresh masa is finding it. Most Americans are used to seeing masa harina, or corn flour, in the baking section of the supermarket. It won't produce quite the same authentic earthiness as fresh masa, but we have included directions for using either in the following recipes (see "Market Tips," below, for information about buying fresh masa).
Either way, once you see how easy it is to master masa, you'll be treating your guests (and yourself) to delicious Mexican specialties in no time.
Market Tips: Fresh Masa and Tortilla Presses
• Mexican markets often sell fresh masa on the weekends. Or if there is a tortilla factory in your area, you might also be able to buy masa there. Check each recipe to see which kind of dough you will need; masa is usually labeled either masa para tortillas or masa preparada para tamales. Fresh tortilla masa must be kept refrigerated and used the same day it's purchased; fresh tamale masa can be kept for two days.
• Tortilla presses are available for about $5 at Mexican markets and some cookware stores.
2006-07-11 21:36:05
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answered by Anonymous
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I think you're looking for pizza dough. The yeasty, bread-like crust of the pizza. Here is an easy recipe. If you use instant yeast, you only have to let it rest a couple minutes before shaping.
** PIZZA DOUGH **
1 (1/4-oz) package instant dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading and dredging
1 cup warm water (105 - 115°F)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tsp. olive oil
Whisk together yeast, 1 tablespoon flour, olive oil, and 1/4 cup warm water in a measuring cup and let stand until mixture develops a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. (If mixture doesn't foam, discard and start over with new yeast.)
Stir together salt and 1 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and remaining 3/4 cup warm water and stir until smooth, then stir in another 1/2 cup flour. If dough sticks to your fingers, stir in just enough flour (up to 3/4 cup), a little at a time, to make dough just come away from side of bowl. (This dough may be wetter than other pizza doughs you have made.)
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface with floured hands, lightly reflouring work surface and your hands when dough becomes too sticky, until dough is smooth, soft, and elastic, about 10 minutes. Divide dough in half and form into 2 balls, then generously dust balls all over with flour, cover with bowls or dish towel and let rest 10 minutes. Shape into pizzas, prebake 5-7 minutes at 400ºF.
Dough can be allowed to rise slowly, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 day. Bring to room temperature before using. Top prebaked pizza with toppings of your choice (precook meats) adn bake at 375º for about 10-12 minutes.
Makes 2 (10-inch) pizzas.
2006-07-11 14:19:41
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answered by Sugar Pie 7
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I'm not sure I understand what you're asking. But there's a variety of ways to have/make pizza. The easiest being simply buy a frozen one. OR you can buy an already made crust, and put whatever you want on it....hamburger, pepperoni, cheese, and ready made sauce from a jar or can.
The simplest method is to use english muffins. Toast them in a toaster, and again put whatever you want on top, just like the ready made crust above. Load it up!!! :)
2006-07-12 14:07:45
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answered by iyamacog 7
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No i dont but i wish i could help you out!!! I may know one of ur questions in the future though and would do my best to help you out!! Good luck with your pizza
2006-07-11 14:14:42
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answered by Jessica I 1
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Go to recupe.com they have everything just do a search
2006-07-11 14:14:07
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answered by Anonymous
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cheese bread, tamato sauce
2006-07-11 14:14:30
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answered by Abercrombie_Cutiee 2
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