Philadelphia Tomato Pie Recipe: 15-Minute Dough for Perfect Crust
A delicious Philadelphia tomato pie, known for its thick, focaccia-like crust topped with a rich tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead for 5 minutes.
- Cover dough and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll dough into a rectangle and place on a baking sheet.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Use high-quality tomato sauce for best results.
- Let dough rise in a warm place for optimal texture.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg