Cooks Country St Louis Style Pizza
Discover the magic of Midwest comfort food with Cook’s Country St. Louis Style Pizza, a uniquely thin, crispy crust pizza bursting with bold flavors. This recipe features a no-yeast dough made with a simple combination of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, delivering that signature cracker-like texture in just minutes. Topped with a zesty homemade tomato sauce, a generous layer of creamy Provel cheese (or a delightful trio of provolone, Swiss, and white cheddar), and your favorite toppings, this pizza captures the iconic St. Louis flavor in every bite. Baked to perfection in just 10-12 minutes and traditionally served in square slices, this quick and easy pizza is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. If you're looking for authentic, thin-crust pizza with a regional twist, this St. Louis-style gem is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 cups Provel cheese (or a mix of provolone, Swiss, and white cheddar cheeses)
- 1 cup toppings of choice (pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, etc.)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Set a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on a rack in the lower-middle position of the oven.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Add water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients, and mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface into a very thin, approximately 12-inch circle.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining dough.
In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, onion powder, and garlic powder for the sauce.
Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce evenly on each pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle 1 cup of Provel cheese (or the cheese mixture) over the sauce on each pizza.
Add desired toppings on top of the cheese.
Carefully slide the pizza with the parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing into squares (the traditional St. Louis way). Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 279.5 g | 358% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.4 g | 662% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 597 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 9603 mg | 418% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.4 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 172.3 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 3583 mg | 276% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1061 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
