1 pk Active dry yeast
1 c Warm (100 degrees) water
1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Olive oil or salad oil,
-divided
3/4 c Cornmeal
2 1/4 c All-purpose flour, divided
1 c Corn kernels, fresh/frozen
2 tb Minced fresh sage leaves
1 sm Red onion (about 3 oz.)
-thinly sliced
1 tb Lemon juice
1/2 c Shredded Jack cheese
In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water; let stand about 5 minutes. Stir
in salt, 1 Tb oil, cornmeal, and 1 c flour. Beat with a mixer until dough
is stretchy, 3-5 min. Stir in 1 more c flour. Coat a board with remaining
flour. Knead dough on board until smooth and elastic Add more flour if
dough sticks. Place dough in a bowl, cover, let rise in warm spot, about 45
minutes. Punch dough down. Pour remaining oil in 10" x 15" baking pan.
Turn dough in oil to coat, then press and pat dough evenly to fill pan.
Sprinkle with corn and sage; press firmly into dough. Separate onion
slices into rings and mix with lemon juice. Scatter onion rings over dough
and press down gently. Cover pan and let dough rise, abut 30 minutes. Bake
uncovered, on lowest rack in 400 degree oven until dough is well browned on
edges and bottom, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 2 more
minutes. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. Cut into squares.
Serves 12. Per serving: calories 161 (22% from fat), fat 4 g, cholesterol 5
mg, sodium 120 mg.
