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In a large bowl, dissolve the molasses in the warm water.
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Sprinkle the yeast over the liquid and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
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Stir the salt into the yeast mixture.
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Then stir in the flour until the dough starts to come together.
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Turn the dough out onto a work surface that has been sprinkled lightly with flour.
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Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
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Place the dough in a large bowl that has been sprayed with olive oil spray; cover it loosely with a clean kitchen towel.
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Let the dough sit in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Gently punch the dough down.
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Spray a 7 x 11-inch baking sheet with olive oil spray, and then sprinkle it with the cornmeal.
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Using your fingertips, spread the dough out to completely cover the baking sheet.
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Spray the surface of the dough lightly with olive oil spray.
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Cover it lightly with plastic wrap, and let it sit in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
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Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat the oven to 500 F.
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Place the baking sheet on top of the stone, and bake until the crust is golden brown, crunchy, and cooked through, about 12 minutes.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
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Turn the broiler on high.
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Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the crust.
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Top the pizza with the mozzarella, mushroom, pepperoni, basil, and cheese.
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Place the baking sheet on the pizza stone and broil until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Cut the pizza into 6 slices, and serve.
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If youre feeling creative, you can add these toppings to the pizza:
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1 ounce (1/4 cup) chopped kalamata olives (Fat: 1.3g, Calories: 15)
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1 ounce (3 tablespoons) chopped anchovies (Fat: 0.46g, Calories: 9.9)
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2 ounces (1/2 cup) reduced-fat provolone cheese (Fat: 1.7g, Calories: 25)
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3 ounces (1/2 cup) diced ham (Fat: 1.25g, Calories: 25)
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3 ounces (3/4 cup) crumbled cooked turkey sausage (Fat: 1.15g, Calories: 22)
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Alcohol is the epitome of empty calories.
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Although even in moderation it may taste good and temporarily lighten your mood, it can weigh your body down.
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Low-calorie powdered iced tea mixes stirred into chilled sparkling water make a fun but zero-calorie, alcohol-free sparkling beverage.
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Fat: 42g (before), 5g (after)
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Calories: 610 (before), 218 (after)
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Protein: 13g
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Carbohydrates: 31g
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Cholesterol: 23mg
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Fiber: 6g
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Sodium: 542mg
