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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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Fresh spinach gives this recipe from our Test Kitchen a tasty twist. That leafy green plus yellow peppers, snow-white mushrooms and tomato sauce make this a colorful addition to you pizza buffet table. Ingredients:
3 to 4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, divided |
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°) |
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided |
3 cups torn fresh spinach |
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce |
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided |
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced |
1/2 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped |
1-1/2 teaspoons pizza seasoning or italian seasoning |
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, optional |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast and sugar. Add water; beat until smooth. Add the oil, salt, dried basil, pepper, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 2 cups flour; beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 30 seconds or just until wilted. Uncover and set aside.
3. Press dough into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spread with pizza sauce; sprinkle with 2-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, sausage, onion, spinach, mushrooms and yellow pepper. Top with
4. remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Sprinkle with pizza seasoning. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with fresh basil if desired. Cut into squares. Yield: 15 slices.
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