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Antipasto Pizza

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Homemade flatbread topped with ricotta, pesto, artichokes, olives, fresh herbs and mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough*:

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 0.25-ounce package instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 3 1/2 cups flour* + more for kneading
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Toppings:

  • 8–ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 4 ounces uncured salami, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 12-ounce jar marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes, for topping

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together warm water, yeast and honey or sugar. Allow to sit 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
  2. Using the dough hook, turn mixer on medium. Add salt, then slowly add flour, one cup at a time, until dough forms.
  3. Add one tablespoon olive oil and mix until incorporated. Add additional flour, if needed.
  4. Place a damp towel over the dough and allow to sit, 20-30 minutes, until dough has doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  6. Remove dough from the bowl and transfer to a floured cutting board.
  7. Work dough into a round, smooth ball. Use a rolling pin to roll out dough to desired thickness.
  8. Place the dough on a baking stone or baking sheet and brush with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with garlic.
  9. Bake for 5-6 minutes or until dough starts to puff up. Remove from the oven. Spread pesto and ricotta in an even layer over the dough.
  10. Top with salami, olives, artichokes and mozzarella. Bake another 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust is lightly browned.
  11. Top with fresh basil or parsley. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper, dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes, as desired.
  12. Slice and serve.

Notes

Substitution Tip: If you’re limited on time or don’t want to make homemade pizza dough, use store-bought pizza dough!

Add toppings: Such as roasted red peppers, banana peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, prosciutto, pancetta, etc.

Nutrition

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