Pizza with Fresh Tomato & Black Olives

Pizza with Fresh Tomato & Black Olives

Fresh tomato slices and chopped olives for homade pizza

Ingredients (serves 5):

WHOLE-WHEAT THIN-CRUST PIZZA DOUGH

  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lukewarm water (105-115°F)
  • 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (see Tips)
  • 1 cup bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fine cornmeal
  • All-purpose flour for dusting

TOPPINGS

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped black olives
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil for garnish

Instructions:

  1. To prepare dough: Stir water, yeast and sugar in a large bowl; let stand until the yeast has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in whole-wheat flour, bread flour (or all-purpose flour) and salt until the dough begins to come together.
  2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, mix the dough in a food processor or in a stand mixer with a dough hook. Process or mix until it forms a ball. Continue to process until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 1 minute more in a food processor or 4 to 5 minutes more on low speed in a stand mixer.) Place the dough in an oiled bowl and turn to coat.
  3. Cover with a clean kitchen towel; set aside in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 230°C. Brush oil over a large baking sheet. Sprinkle the baking sheet with cornmeal to coat evenly.
  5. Combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Sprinkle flour over work surface. Roll out the dough to the size of the baking sheet and transfer to the baking sheet. Cover the dough with oil mixture. Scatter with tomatoes and olives and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with basil, if using.

Tip No.1: No time to make your own dough? Look for balls of prepared whole-wheat pizza dough at your supermarket, fresh or frozen and without any hydrogenated oils.

Tip No.1: You can also add chopped peppers and mushrooms if you want!

 

Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/

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