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Pizza Dough
This recipe makes enough for 3 pizzas . If you do not need all of it, the dough
freezes very well .
Makes three 10 x 9-inch square pizzas (18 servings)
2¼
teaspoons active dry yeast
1
teaspoon granulated sugar
½
cup warm (105°F to 110°F) water
4
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1½
teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¾ to 1 cup cold water
1 . Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water . Let stand 3 to 5 minutes, or
until the mixture gets foamy .
2 . Put the flour, salt and olive oil into the work bowl of a food processor fitted
with the dough hook or chopping blade . Pulse about 5 times to mix; scrape
down the sides of the bowl .
3 . Add the cold water to the yeast mixture . With the motor running, slowly pour
the liquid yeast mixture through the feed tube . Process until a dough ball
forms . Continue to let the machine run for 45 to 60 seconds to knead . Dough
will be slightly sticky .
4 . Lightly dust a sealable plastic bag with flour . Dust dough with flour . Place the
dough into the floured bag; squeeze out all of the air and seal . Let rise in a
warm place for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until doubled in size .
5 . Divide dough into three equal pieces . Pizza dough can now be used, or can
be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2
months (bring dough to room temperature prior to using) .
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 98 (14% from fat) • carb. 20g • pro. 3g • fat 2g
•
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 178mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 3g
Pizza with Prosciutto, Arugula & Tomatoes
Give white pizza a chance . You will not be disappointed .
Makes one 10 x 9-inch square pizza (six servings)
Nonstick cooking spray
¹∕³
recipe Pizza Dough
½
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¹∕³
cup pizza sauce
Pinch kosher salt
¼
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
ounce (about 4 slices) prosciutto, quartered
1
cup packed arugula
1
cup grape tomatoes, halved
¹∕³
cup grated Parmesan
1 . Preheat the Toaster Oven Broiler to 400°F on the Bake setting .
2 . Lightly coat the baking pan with nonstick cooking spray .
3 . Form dough into a 10 x 9-inch rectangle . Fit into the prepared pan .
Brush the outer edge of the dough with olive oil . Put the pan into the lower
position and bake for about 12 minutes, or until dough is lightly golden .
4 . Carefully remove the baked pizza crust and evenly spread the sauce over the
surface, leaving ½ inch border . Top with the prosciutto, then arugula,
tomatoes, and finish with the Parmesan .
5 . Return pizza to the upper position and bake (still at 400°F) for about 10
minutes, until the dough is nicely browned .
6 . Let pizza rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve .
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 192 (27% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 8g • fat 6g
•
sat. fat 2g • chol. 9mg • sod. 556mg • calc. 89mg • fiber 5g
