Friday 22 April 2011

Thin Crust Pizza

 
Ingredients for 2 thin crust pizzas: 3 cups white flour,
1 portion dry yeast,
1 cup warm water,
1 teaspoon salt,
1 teaspoon sugar,
1/2 cup whole wheat flour,
1 teaspoon vegetable oil for greasing the pizza pan.
Toppings: crumbled goat cheese,
mushroom ragout,
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese.

Pizza crust recipe: Combine the yeast with a cup of warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes to bloom. Place the 3 cups of flour, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl (or food processor, if you are using) and add the yeast. Knead until you have smooth dough. Cover the dough with cling wrap and leave it in a warm place for 25 minutes to proof. Divide the dough to 2 balls and roll them with a rolling pin over the whole wheat flour. If you will use a non-perforated pizza pan for the oven, grease it with the oil, before putting the pizza on it. You can cook the pizza over the B-B-Q, as well. Cooking tip: If you like an extra crispy pizza crust, roll the dough over some panko breadcrumbs mixed with little flour, before putting it in the pizza pan.