Gorgonzola and Mortgage Lifter Tomato Pizza |
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Mortgage Lifter tomatoes, a pink-fleshed beefsteak variety, are also often labeled “Radiator Charlie.� Substitute another pink- or red-fleshed beefsteak, if necessary. Vital wheat gluten strengthens the dough. Look for it at health-food stores and large supermarkets. Ingredients:
1 package active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) |
1/3 cup warm water (100° to 110°) |
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (about 2 1/2 ounces) |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces) |
1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten |
1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
cooking spray |
1 tablespoon cornmeal |
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled gorgonzola cheese |
2 mortgage lifter tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 pound) |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Add flours, wheat gluten, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; stir until a soft dough forms.
2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 3 minutes). Place dough in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.)
3. Preheat oven to 450°.
4. Punch dough down. Roll dough into a 10 x 14–inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Place dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 20 minutes.
5. Sprinkle cheeses evenly over dough. Arrange tomato slices in a single layer over cheese. Combine basil and remaining ingredients in a bowl; sprinkle mixture evenly over tomatoes.
6. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cut pizza into 8 (5 x 3 1/2–inch) rectangles.
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