White and Red Pizza
DOUGH:
1 package (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 cup ice-cold water
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
about 5 ¼ to 5 ½ cups bread flour
OR
CRUST:
2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup + 2.5 tablespoons olive oil (I have used Rosemary Infused Olive Oil)
1/4 cup + 1.5 tablespoons very cold club soda (use a little bit more or less to make a soft but non sticky dough)
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Dried herbs, (optional) – any kind you like
White Sauce: from Food.com
White Sauce: from Food.com
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
- 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shredded
Directions:
- 1Heat butter in a small saucepan. Add flour and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- 2Slowly whisk in milk, adding gradually. Stir in remaining ingredients. Will thicken upon standing.Notes: I did a mixture of all purpose and wheat flour. I also put half in the frig and let the other half rise at room temperature covered with a towel.Veggies:1 Red Bell Pepper1 Onion thinly sliced1 Cup of Grape tomatoes cut into quarters1 Cup of peppadews sliced *(the pepadews make this pizza. They aren't so common here but they are delicious. I know most whole foods carry them)Mix all together in a bowl-Preheat oven to 400 or 500 depending upon which crust you are using.-Roll out the cruse the desired thickness (if using hummus tart crust pre bake crust then assemble)-Add sauce-mix all veggies in a bowl and the spread evenly over the pizza-add cheese til your hearts content.If using the hummus tart bake for an additional 10 minutesIf using the tradition dough preheat over to 500. Bake for 10-12 minutes.Please enjoy :)