Mexican Chicken Pizza with Cornmeal Crust

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons regular active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
3/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
Additional cornmeal
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes or plain diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup of the flour, the sugar, yeast and salt. Stir in warm water and oil. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on high speed 1 minute. Stir in 1/3 cup cornmeal and remaining 3/4 cup flour to make a soft dough.

On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray; sprinkle with additional cornmeal. On cookie sheet, press dough into 14x10-inch rectangle; prick with fork. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges just begin to turn brown.

Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese blend. Top with chicken, tomatoes and bell pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 6 to 8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with onions and cilantro.

Doug's Pizza Crust

Recipe courtesy of Doug Gallup, Matthew's cousin.

1 T sugar
1 t salt
1 T shortening
1 c boiling water
1 pkg (2 1/4 t) yeast dissolved in 1/4 c warm water
3 c flour
olive oil

Dissolve yeast. Put sugar, salt, shortening and boiling water in a large bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool to luke warm. Add yeast. Stir. Add 1 1/2 c of the flour and beat until smooth. Add remaining flour or enough to make dough barely firm enough to handle. Knead until smooth. Flatten into pan. Let rise for 15 minutes. Brush lightly with olive oil. Use your favorite pizza toppings. Bake 425 degrees until crust is lightly brown and cheese is melted.