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Making
2 or 3 different pizzas is an easy way to satisfy the different
needs of your busy family. Perhaps one family member prefers a
classic ham and pineapple pizza while someone else wants a vegetarian
option. Pizza is also a tasty way to use up small amounts of leftover meat
and vegetables.
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Instant
Pizza Dough with Trendy Topping
1L
(4 cups) Western Family all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)
125 mL (1/2 cup) Semolina or fine cornmeal
15 mL (1tbsp) instant quick-rise yeast
10 mL (2 tsp) salt
375 mL (1 1/2 cup) water
60 mL (1/4 cup) 2% milk
30 mL (2 tbsp) Western Family olive oil
15 mL (1tbsp) Western Family liquid honey
1.
In a food processor or blender, combine flour, semolina, yeast and
salt. Pulse once or twice to blend.
2.
In a heat-proof measuring cup, combine water, milk, oil and honey.
Heat in microwave to 50º C (130º F). Mixture can also be
heated in a saucepan on the stove.
3.
With processor running, pour hot liquid in all at once. Continue processing
for 1minute or until a large ball of dough is formed.
4.
Turn dough onto floured board; cover with a clean tea towel; let rest
3 minutes. Knead dough 10 turns, adding more flour if dough is too
sticky or until smooth and elastic.
5.
Form dough into log shape; cut into desired number of pieces. Using
a flour-dusted rolling pin, roll each piece into a circle of the desired
size. Transfer rounds to pizza pan or baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal;
cover with clean tea towel and let rise while preparing toppings.
6.
Top as desired and bake pizza at 240º C (475º F) for 18
to 20 minutes.
Topping
Ideas:
1. Spicy Taco: Top with tomato sauce, lean
ground beef or veggie ground round, hot peppers, corn kernels and black
beans.
2.
Chinese Chicken: Top with grilled chicken slices, grated carrots, celery
and onions marinated in soy sauce and lime juice.
3.
Wild Mushroom and Herb: Saute assorted gourmet mushrooms and fresh
herbs like basil and thyme. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
Makes
3 10" (25 cm) round crusts
Nutritional
analysis for 1 entire crust:
Calories 1242, Protein 33 g, Fat 18 g, Carbohydrate 237 g |
