Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°F (220C)
2. 2
   Spray 12-inch (30 cm) pizza pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle lightly with cornmeal, if desired.
3. 3
   Starting in the center, press pizza dough in pan beyond the sides of the pan by an inch.
4. 4
   Fold the hanging edge of the dough back toward the middle, placing the sticks of string cheese in the pouch, all the way around the circle.
5. 5
   Pinch the dough to seal in the cheese.
6. 6
   Bake the crust 8 or 10 minutes, or until the edges are light golden and the dough has started to set.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and spread the sauce over the crust with the back of a spoon.
8. 8
   Scatter on the sauce the pepperoni, sausage, and shredded Italian cheese.
9. 9
   Replace in oven and bake until crust is deeply golden brown and the (topping) cheese is melted.
10. 10
    Cut into 6–8 slices.