Philly Tomato Pie

Name: Philly Tomato Pie
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (12½ ounces), all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon, instant or rapid-rise yeast; 1 cup, water, room temperature; 1 1/2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons, table salt; 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup, finely chopped onion; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons, dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1 can, (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon, sugar

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By Cecelia Jenkins

Appears in Cook's Country April/May 2019

Main Courses

American

Pizza

Dough, sauce, and no cheese? Philly tomato pie challenges the pizza equation.

SERVES4

TIME1¼ hours, plus 3 hours rising

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This South Philadelphia specialty boasts a tender yet chewy crust topped with a bright, savory tomato sauce; this version is inspired by our visit to Cacia's Bakery in Philadelphia. We achieved the signature chewy-soft crust by using less w...

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