Cuisinart DLC-2007 manual Pesto, Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza

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Pizza

Pesto, Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza

Homemade pesto and fresh, ripe tomatoes make this a great summertime pizza.

Makes one 14-inch pizza or two 9-inch pizzas, to serve 4

Pizza Dough, p. 27

1/2 pound firm but ripe plum tomatoes

1/2 ounce Reggiano Parmesan,

cut in 1/2-inch cubes

2ounces fresh mozzarella, very well chilled

1-1/2 ounces Italian fontina cheese, very well chilled

3 tablespoons pesto, p. 30

1teaspoon extra virgin olive oil Cornmeal for dusting the peel or pan

Prepare the Pizza Dough and let rise. Position the top rack of the oven about 8 inches from the top. If using a baking stone, place it on the rack. Preheat the oven to 500˚ F.

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cut a shallow “x” in the bottom of each tomato. Blanch the tomatoes in the boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately plunge them into a bowl of iced water. When cool, slip the skins off. Slice the stem end off each tomato; set aside.

Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the Parmesan cheese cubes down the feed tube. Process 15 seconds; leave in bowl. Insert the shredding disc. Use medium pres- sure to shred the mozzarella and fontina. Remove the cheeses to a bowl; toss to combine and reserve. Insert the slicing disc. One at a time, place the tomatoes in the small feed tube. Use very light pressure to slice. Place the sliced tomatoes on a triple thick layer of paper tow- els to drain.

When the dough has risen, punch down; use as is or divide into 2 equal balls. Let rest 10 minutes. Roll the dough out to size. Place on a baker’s peel that has been sprinkled with corn meal, or on a perforated pizza pan, a pizza screen or baking sheet without sides that has been sprinkled with corn meal. Brush the edges with the olive oil, then using an offset spatula, spread the pizza to 3/4 inch of the edges with the pesto sauce, using 3 tablespoons on the

14-inch pizza or 1-1/2 tablespoons on each 9-inch pizza. Sprinkle the pizza(s) with the shred- ded cheeses. Top with the drained, sliced tomatoes.

Carefully slide the pizza onto the stone (position the peel over the back edge of the stone, and use a rocking motion to shake and slide the pizza off the peel onto the stone), or place the pan in the hot oven. Bake the pizza for 5 minutes, then rotate it front to back for even bak- ing. Bake for another 3 to 6 minutes, until the pizza is bubbly and the edges of the dough are golden brown, puffed and crispy. Remove from the oven and let rest on a rack for 2 to 3 min- utes before slicing.

Preparation: 1 hour for the pizza dough (recipe, p. 27); then 20 minutes plus 12 minutes to bake

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 365 (from fat 33%) • carb. 46g • pro. 15g • fat 13g

sat. fat 5g • chol. 21mg • sod. 678mg • fiber 2g

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Contents DLC-2007 Recommended work bowl capacity for various foods When Important Unpacking InstructionsRemoving Blade Table of Contents Getting Ready CleaningBlades are sharp. Handle them carefully OperationIntroduction Machine Includes Assembly InstructionsBlade Operation Disc OperationMachine Functions Press the OFF button when finishedOperating Instructions On ContinuousTechniques for Chopping and Puréeing with the Metal Blade To purée meat, poultry, fish and seafood To chop meat, poultry, fish and seafoodTo chop nuts To make peanut butter and other nut buttersTo make crumbs and crumb crusts To whip creamTo make pastry Preparing Food for Slicing and Shredding Removing Practicing Slicing ShreddingSliced or Shredded Food Slicing and Shredding Cheese Slicing Meat PoultryTechniques for Kneading Yeast Dough with the Dough Blade Typical Bread Dough Problems and Solutions Dough feels tough after kneading Dough doesn’t clean inside of work bowlSoft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processor Motor stopsCleaning and Storage Processor is about to be used Full TEN-YEAR Warranty on MotorIf either of the above two options does California Residents onlyRecipe Table of Contents Fresh Tomato and Corn Salsa AppetizersHummus Cup all-purpose flour Jalapeño Jack WafersSeeded Tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon dry cilantroVegetarian Potato and Split Pea Soup SoupsSmall garlic clove, peeled 3 cups water Pepper GazpachoInto 1-inch pieces Medium tomatoes, coredClassic White Bread BreadsTeaspoons sugar Cup warm water 105 115FTeaspoon cinnamon Pecan Sticky BunsTo make dough To make topping / assemble bunsBasic Pizza Dough Sesame Dinner RollsCranberry Orange Bread Basic Mayonnaise Sauces and DressingsPesto Basic VinaigretteCup extra virgin olive oil Cup wine vinegar Cup vegetable oil Teaspoon kosher saltSimple Tomato Sauce Cranberry Relish with Toasted WalnutsPieces Juices Al, to taste, for a spicier sauceChocolate Sauce East-West Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Pasta EntréesCup slivered almonds, lightly toasted Teaspoons Pesto, p Salmon and Pesto PotatoesTablespoon good quality olive oil Tablespoons chili powder Hearty Turkey Chili Cincinnati StylePesto, Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza PizzaFrench Cut Green Beans with Shallots SidesSavory Sweet Potatoes with Onions & Currants Bitter white pith removedGreen onions, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube Asian Slaw with Peanut DressingCreamy Tarragon Vidalias Olive oil Roasted Garlic Parmesan Twice Baked PotatoesToffee Brownies DessertsDouble Chocolate Chunk Cookies Late, broken into 1/2-inch piecesDark Chocolate Ganache Truffles Basic Cheesecake Set aside Carrot CakeJust combined White Chocolate Cream Cheese FrostingInch pieces, well chilled Basic Flaky Pastry Dough1/2-inch pieces, well chilled Chilled Tablespoons ice waterDeep Dish Pear and Apple Pie IB-3941B

DLC-2007 specifications

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