Taco Pizza with a Cornmeal Crust

Taco Pizza with a Cornmeal Crust Cornmeal Pizza Crust: 1 - cup warm water 1 - 1/4 oz packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) rapid rise yeast 2 1/2 - cups all purpose flour 2/3 - cup cornmeal + additional for dusting pan 1 - teaspoon salt 1 - tablespoon baking powder 4 - tablespoons butter, softened Toppings: 1 - 16 oz can Traditional Re fried Beans 1/2 - pound ground beef, browned 2 - tablespoons taco seasoning + 1/3 - cup water 1 1/2 - cup shredded cheddar cheese, separated 1/4 - cup salsa 1 1/2 - cups shredded lettuce 1/2 - cup diced tomatoes 1 - small can sliced black olives, drained cilantro, to taste Prepare pizza dough by mixing the yeast and warm water together. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a large bowl mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder. Add the softened butter and cut into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork. Add the yeast mixture and stir together until combined. I used my kitchen aid mixer with the hook attachment, and added additional flour (1/4 cup) at a time, until the dough pulled away from the sides and formed into a ball. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough sit for 30 minutes. Remove dough from bowl and knead with a little bit of flour if the dough is sticky. Brush a large pizza pan with olive oil. Sprinkle a few pinches of dry corn meal over the pizza pan before adding the dough. Press the pizza dough into the pan and up the sides (for a thinner crust, use only half of the dough). Bake the pizza crust for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain grease. Add the taco seasoning and water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Place the re fried beans in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 1 minute. Stir well and then spread the beans evenly over the pizza crust. Top with cooked ground beef mixture and shredded cheese. Return the pizza to the oven and bake an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the pizza are golden brown. Spoon the salsa on top and add the shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sliced black olives, additional cheese and cilantro. Slice and serve warm.