Classic Mozzarella Grandma Pie
Adapted from an internet recipe.
Nothing wrong with a cheese pizza, even if it is square. A Grandma Pie is a square/rectangular pizza that is easy on the toppings, not the huge monstrosities that I normally make. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Notes section.
Prep Time 50 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
- 1 recipe Grandma Style Pie Dough, Shortcut
- 340 grams Mozzarella Cheese, shredded, (12 oz)
- 1½ cups pasta sauce, Shortcut
- red pepper flakes, optional
- ½ cup olive oil
- sea salt, as needed
Take the prepared dough out of the fridge, coat a 18x13 inch rimmed baking sheet with the olive oil. Gently and gradually stretch dough until it reaches the edges of baking sheet. (If dough springs back or is stiff to work with, let it rest 10 minutes before continuing. You may need to let it rest more than once.)
Preheat your oven to 250° C (480° F).
Cover dough on baking sheet tightly with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place until it is puffed and full of air bubbles, 30 to 40 minutes.
Once dough has risen in baking sheet, top with mozzarella, dot pie with tomato sauce, top with sea salt and red pepper flakes if desired.
Bake until golden brown and crisp on bottom and sides, 20 to 30 minutes.
Slice into squares, serve.
Low cost per serving.
Shortcuts: Grandma Style Pie (Pizza) Dough, Pasta Sauce.