Grandma Rosa's Tomato Pie
From Formica Bros. Bakery Cafe
Dough
1 cup warm water
1 package active dry yeast
2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour (14 ½ oz)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sauce
Marinara Sauce
Italian Seasonings (Basil, Parsley, Oregano)
Pecorino Romano Cheese
Preheat oven for 30 minutes at 450 degrees.
Combine the water, yeast, and 1 1/2 cups of the flour in a large bowl. Mix well. Add the oil, salt, and remaining flour. Using your hands, knead the ingredients (or use fixed mixer with bowl & dough hook). Mix for about 4-6 minutes until dough is in a ball that doesn’t stick to bowl. You may need a bit less flour, so add the last half gradually. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic – about 5 minutes. If the dough becomes sticky, sprinkle a bit more flour over it. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled 2-quart bowl. Cover the bowl with a wet kitchen towel and let the dough rest until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
When the dough has risen, place it on a lightly oiled (blended oil or olive oil) cookie sheet pan (17 x 12 inch) that has a light coating of flour. Cover with a wet towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
Top with your Marinara Sauce and sprinkle with Italian Seasonings and Pecorino Romano Cheese.
Reduce oven temperature and bake at 400 degree for roughly 15-25 minutes in the lower third of oven (do not place on top rack).
