Thursday, February 03, 2011

Been searching...for pear gorgonzola pizza recipe

ALLLLLL afternoon! I copied from Emily's brothers' blog ages ago. I was craving it yesterday and was denied, so I was determined to find this tasty pizza recipe and place it here so I will never again have to go blog diving for it again... Thank goodness for link within links or it may have taken longer!

Crust (Makes one medium pizza)
3/4 c water
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. dry milk powder
2 1/4 c flour
1 tsp active dry yeast (I always use SAF)
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Add ingredients to bread machine (usually wet first, yeast last) and put on dough cycle.
**If you don't have a bread maker either dissolve the yeast in a 1/4 cup of the water (hot from the tap) or just throw the SAF yeast in with your dry ingredients. Then mix in the rest of your water, oil, and lemon juice into your dry ingredients and knead or beat in mixer until dough is smooth and elastic. Dough should be slightly sticky but not enough to stick onto your fingers. Add more or less to ensure correct consistency. Make sure your water is hot from the tap if you aren't using a bread maker.After dough has risen to double in size roll out on a floured surface to be about 1/2 inch thick. Transfer to a greased pan with cornmeal on the bottom. Let rise for 30 more minutes for a chewier crust. Then top with your favorite traditional toppings, or try these... (Bake in a 500 degree oven, on a pizza stone if you have one, for 12-15 minutes depending on how thick your crust is.)

Pear and Gorgonzola Style
Sounds fancy, but so delicious and easy!
Caramelize 1 small onion. (slice very thin, saute in oil over medium high heat until browned and slightly crunchy) Spread olive oil over dough, sprinkle mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, sliced pears, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola, or Blue cheese, ground pepper, sea salt, and drizzle some honey on top. Amazing!

Note: Get a really good Balsamic Vinegar and use it for dipping.

**ultimate pizza sauce adendum:
Ingredients:

Serves: 4,

Yield:

1-2
Servings Size

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pizzas
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* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1/2 cup onion, chopped
* 1/4 cup celery, chopped
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
* 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
* 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 small bay leaf
* 1 teaspoon fennel seed

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Directions:

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 1/2 hrs

1. 1 In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft and transparent.
2. 2 Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth.
3. 3 Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer.
4. 4 Simmer for 30-60 minutes (or not at all depending on your taste and time frame).
5. 5 Remove the bay leaf and spread the sauce on your prepared pizza dough.

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