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    Herb and Cheese Pizza


    Source of Recipe


    David

    List of Ingredients




    Herb and Cheese Pizza

    Dough

    2 cups bread flour, divided
    1 teaspoon sugar
    2 packages dry yeast (about 4-1/2 teaspoons)
    2 cups warm water (100° F., to 110° F), divided
    2-1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided
    1 teaspoon salt
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    Cooking spray

    Topping

    2 teaspoons dried oregano
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon hot paprika
    3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided
    1 teaspoon olive oil
    1 cup finely chopped onion
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    5 garlic cloves, minced
    1 bay leaf
    1 can (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
    10 oz. thinly sliced kasseri cheese
    3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

    Recipe




    To make the Dough: Lightly spoon bread flour into dry measuring cups; levelwith a knife.

    Combine 1 cup bread flour, sugar, yeast, and 1 cup warm water in a bowl; let stand 15 minutes.

    Lightly spoon all purpose flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

    Combine 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup bread flour, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; make a well in center of
    mixture.

    Add yeast mixture, 1 cup warm water, and 2 teaspoons oil to flour mixture; stir well. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10
    minutes); add enough of remaining all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).

    Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.

    Cover and let rise in a warm place (85° F), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into dough.

    If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; divide dough into 8 equal portions. Cover and let rest 20 minutes.

    To Make the Topping:

    Combine oregano, cumin, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black
    pepper; set aside.

    Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add
    onion; sauté 3 minutes.

    Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic, bay leaf, and tomatoes; bring to a boil.

    Reduce heat to medium; simmer 15 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat;discard bay leaf.

    Preheat oven to 450° F.

    Working with one portion at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), roll each portion into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface; place circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining dough portions.

    Top each crust with 1/4 cup tomato mixture, 1-1/4 ounces cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano mixture.

    Bake at 450° F., for 12 minutes or until crusts are lightly browned. Sprinkle evenly with minced parsley.


    Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 6-inch pizza)

 

 

 


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