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Potato Pesto Pizza
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 4
Not for low carbers as this combines potatoes and pizza crust in one delectable dish. Don't fear the carbs!!!
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon light honey
1 cup lukewarm water (98 to 100°f.)
1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) package active dry yeast
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 cup semolina
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
flour, as needed
oil, as needed
cornmeal, as needed
2 cups thinly sliced red-skinned new potatoes
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup minced spinach leaves
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Make dough (by hand): In a large mixing bowl, combine honey, the warm water and yeast, and stir until yeast dissolves; Let mixture stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 5 minutes.
2. Combine unbleached flour and semolina; blend well; Stir 1 cup of the flour mixture into the yeast mixture; mix thoroughly; Let batter rise 20 minutes, then stir down and add the remaining flour mixture, 1 teaspoon olive oil and salt.
3. Lightly flour work surface and turn dough onto it; Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes), flouring surface lightly as needed to prevent sticking.
4. Lightly oil a large bowl and place dough into it; Cover with dampened dish towel and let rise for 30 minutes; Punch down and shape into a ball; set aside.
5. Preheat oven to 450°F; Lightly oil a 14-inch-diameter pizza pan and dust with cornmeal; On lightly floured surface, roll dough into a circle approximately the same diameter as the pizza pan; Press dough into pan, crimping edges into a 1-inch rim.
6. Make topping: Lightly oil baking sheet; Place sliced potatoes in a bowl; sprinkle with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon olive oil; Toss well to coat evenly; Place on prepared baking sheet and roast until browned (about 10 minutes).
7. Place remaining ingredients into blender or food processor, and puree to a paste; Spread thickly over pizza dough; Place roasted potatoes on top; Bake pizza until dough is lightly browned (about 15 minutes); Serve hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com