Thursday, October 04, 2007

What's For Dinner ?

ALFREDO PIZZA IS FOR DINNER TONIGHT !

Ingredients
1 unbaked 12-inch homemade pizza crust (recipe below - or buy one)
1/3 cup refrigerated Alfredo Sauce
8 to 10 fresh spinach leaves
1 cup fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (about 3 ounces)
1-2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1-1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
1. Spread an unbaked pizza crust or bread shell with Alfredo sauce. Arrange spinach leaves over sauce; sprinkle with mushrooms. Arrange tomato slices over mushrooms. Sprinkle with oregano and mozzarella cheese. Bake as directed or until cheese is bubbly around edges. Makes 6 to 8 servings.


Homemade Pizza Crust:
Combine 2/3 cup bread flour or all purpose flour, 1/2 package active dry yeast, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add 2/3 cup warm water (120 degree F to 130 degree F) and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Beat on high speed 3 minutes. Stir in 2/3 cup more flour. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in additional flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size (45 to 60 minutes). Punch dough down. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Roll into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface, building up edges slightly. Transfer to greased baking sheet. Arrange desired toppings on top. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

1 comment:

MommaofMany said...

My Lambies are making pepperoni pizza as I type, but yours sounds -oh- so much better! I am going to write that one down! I think it would go good with some garlic breadsticks ~snicker~...

Momma