Great-Grandma Lepre's 4th-Generation Pizza (Rhode Island Pizza) Recipe

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Great-Grandma Lepre's 4th-Generation Pizza (Rhode Island Pizza)
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Directions:

  1. Using your hands, combine flour, shortening and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix sugar and 1/2 cup warm water.
  3. When completely dissolved, add yeast and allow to foam up.
  4. Add wet mixture into the well of dry ingredients.
  5. Using hands, slowly bring flour mixture into the center, combining and kneading.
  6. Gradually add 2 cups of lukewarm water as you continue to knead. If dough sticks to your hands, add more flour a little at a time. If it feels hard and resistant, add a little water. When this forms a ball, coat with a thin film of olive oil.
  7. Cover loosely with a towel and let dough rise in a warm place 2 hours.
  8. When risen, with dough still in the bowl, punch it in the center.
  9. Separate into halves, and place each half oil side down on two pizza pans or cookie sheets.
  10. Spread and stretch dough from the center out, being sure to leave a lip around the edge.
  11. Cover loosely with a towel and allow to rise another hour.
  12. When you're ready to cook, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  13. Spread a thin layer of one can crushed tomatoes over the dough.
  14. Add salt, pepper, oregano and basil to taste.
  15. Leave as is, or sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over tomatoes.
  16. Bake 15 minutes, then check using a spatula to raise pizza and peek underneath.
  17. Bake further until the crust is crispy and golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 824.01 Kcal (3450 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.41g 14%
Sodium 1765.13mg 74%
Potassium 357.31mg 8%
Total Carbs 158.26g 53%
Sugars 9.74g 39%
Dietary Fiber 9.59g 38%
Protein 24.56g 49%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 38.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 318.47 Kcal (1333 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.64g 14%
Sodium 682.19mg 74%
Potassium 138.09mg 8%
Total Carbs 61.17g 53%
Sugars 3.76g 39%
Dietary Fiber 3.71g 38%
Protein 9.49g 49%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 12%
Calcium 15mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.5
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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