Pizza in a Pizza

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.

2. 2

   On a lightly floured surface, unroll first pizza dough.

3. 3

   Using a rolling pin dusted with flour, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.

4. 4

   Place in a well-greased 12-inch perforated pizza pan.

5. 5

   Trim dough with a knife or pizza wheel to fit inside the diameter of the pan.

6. 6

   Pierce dough with a fork every half-inch to prevent air bubbles.

7. 7

   (This will ultimately be your top crust.)

8. 8

   Prebake this crust for 5 minutes; remove crust from pan and place on a wire rack to cool.

9. 9

   Prepare the second crust for the pan in the same way, but remove the excess dough around the edges by rolling a rolling pin over the top of the pan to form a lip on the crust.

10. 10

    Pierce with a fork.

11. 11

    Combine 3/4 cup mozzarella and remaining cheeses and spread evenly over this crust.

12. 12

    Put the partially baked crust on top of the cheese layer.

13. 13

    Spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce over this top crust, then scatter the toppings of your choice, starting with meats, then vegetables.

14. 14

    Finish with the final 2 cups of mozzarella.

15. 15

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.