Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Method

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the salt, remaining water and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In drippings, saute peppers and onion until tender; drain.
  • Press half of the dough onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread sausage evenly over crust. Top with peppers and onion. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Roll out remaining dough to fit pan; place over cheese and seal edges.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg and water. Stir in remaining ingredients. Brush over dough. Cut slits in top. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares.