Ruby's Cornmeal Pizza Dough

Category: basics
Ruby's Cornmeal Pizza dough
Ruby's Cornmeal Pizza Dough
(Makes 1 )

2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (about 120-130°F)
pinch of sugar
2 tablespoons soybean oil


NOTES: This is my attempt to recreate the famous Ruby's pizza crust. A similar crust would be Vicolo's cornmeal crust and pizzas as they were partners before they split up. Back around 1990-2004 on Third Street in San Francisco around Brannan street was Ruby's Gourmet Pizza, a giant tomato was mounted on the side of the building you could see it from the freeway overpass! My favorite combo was duck sausage parsnip and roasted garlic. Their sauce was less of a sauce and more of a mix of crushed tomatoes, sauted peppers and onions and herbs, magic! I have also devised a recipe to (sort of) make ground beef taste a little like duck sausage... see my Duck Sausage Spice recipe here.
 

In a measuring cup, combine the warm water and a pinch of sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large bowl, combine the organic unbleached flour, non-GMO organic cornmeal, and salt.
Add the yeast mixture and non-GMO organic soybean oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour a spoonful at a time.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 450°F. Punch down the dough and shape it into a pizza crust on a lightly greased baking sheet, pan or pizza stone.
Bake the crust for about 5-7 minutes before adding your Ruby's Rustic Pizza Sauce and desired toppings.
Add your favorite toppings and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.

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