Deep Dish Pizza

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a 14 x 2-inch pizza pan.
2. 2
   On a flour-dusted surface, roll dough to 16 inch circle.
3. 3
   Press into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of pan.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with 3 cups of cheese.
5. 5
   Crumble sausage over cheese.
6. 6
   Top with oregano, fennel seed, tomatoes, mushrooms and remaining cheese.
7. 7
   Place in a 500° oven; immediately reduce heat to 400°.
8. 8
   Bake 40 to 50 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove pizza when golden brown.