I think there is a running theme to this blog, which is that I love all kinds of food hands down. I'm at least willing to try it once! I keep on seeing all these post and hearing all these great ideas about homemade pizzas! There are so many types of pizza you can make...really to each of your own...fruit...meat...veggies....shoot I bet you could even make a brownie pizza if you wanted. Well unfortunately I haven't managed a pizza brownie, but I have found a great pizza dough recipe and I will give you all the ideas that I have made successfully.
This recipe is by Bobby Flay. Actually this recipe makes enough for 2 pizzas. If you want a thicker crust than combine the two balls of dough together, but if you like a thinner crust than keep them separate. If you want something fast and easy...you could always head to your grocery store where they sell balls of dough for a dollar. Keep reading for pizza ideas.
1 teaspoon sugar
1 envelope instant dry yeast
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups water, 110 degrees F
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons
Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, add the dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Cover each with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes.
Veggie Lovers- Green peppers, Spinach, Mozzarella, Onions, Tomatoes, Mushrooms. We used a white pizza sauce which is basically olive oil and a mix of Italian herbs. Placed garlic powder and butter around the crust. -->
Goat Cheese- White pizza sauce, Spinach, Chicken, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and balsamic vinegar.
I hope these have inspired some tasty creations for yourself and others!
Happy cooking!
Ingredients
3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling (Chef's Note: Using bread flour will give you a much crisper crust. If you can't find bread flour, you can substitute it with all-purpose flour which will give you a chewier crust.)1 teaspoon sugar
1 envelope instant dry yeast
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups water, 110 degrees F
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons
Directions
Combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and combine. While the mixer is running, add the water and 2 tablespoons of the oil and beat until the dough forms into a ball. If the dough is sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a solid ball. If the dough is too dry, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, add the dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Cover each with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes.
Pizza Ideas
Chicken Alfredo Pizza- I used broccoli, onions, chicken (I used canned chicken, however you could fry it up or bake it). We made a cal-zone with these ingredients as well. We also used a bottled store bought Alfredo, just in spurts though. If you put to much than you are going to over sauce your pizza. Only put herbs on the base of the pizza, no other sauce. This could also be good with shrimp!
Veggie Lovers- Green peppers, Spinach, Mozzarella, Onions, Tomatoes, Mushrooms. We used a white pizza sauce which is basically olive oil and a mix of Italian herbs. Placed garlic powder and butter around the crust. -->
Goat Cheese- White pizza sauce, Spinach, Chicken, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and balsamic vinegar.
I hope these have inspired some tasty creations for yourself and others!
Happy cooking!
