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Friday, July 06, 2007

Easy Mediterranean Pizza

Friends came over last Sunday for lunch and this quick pizza received rave reviews:
We fed (with salad) 6 adults + 4 toddlers using a deep oven tray to Take all the toppings!

For the dough you will need:
2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 cup warm water (50% boiled 50% from the tap)
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. Olive oil
5 cups of flour

Toppings:
2 cups of tomatoe Passata
1/2 Thinly Sliced red onion
2 Garlic cloves finely diced
1 Teaspoon of Oregano
Thin strips of 1 red & 1 orange pepper
8oz Grated Cheddar
40z Sliced Mushrooms
1 Packet (5 slices) Parma Ham
2 Packets of Mozzarella Balls

Method:
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in remaining dough ingredients; beat vigorously, about 20 strokes. Allow dough to rest (about 10 minutes)cover bowl with a tea towel.
  • Heat oven to 200C. Prepare toppings/sauce.
  • Stretch dough into shape and place on lightly greased baking sheets (flour your fingers)
  • Spread passata evenly on dough surface.
  • Sprinkle with oregano.
  • Arrange your choice of toppings on top and dot with Mozzarella balls
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is brown and filling is hot and bubbly.
    Makes one large or two round 2 pizzas.

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