RECIPES
PIZZA DOUGH
Yield: two 11-inch pizzas
¾cup + 2 tablespoons (210 ml) warm water
1 ¾ teaspoons (9 ml) dry yeast
1 teaspoon (5 ml) granulated sugar
2 cups (500 ml) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
Make the Dough
1.In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in water. Sprinkle the yeast on top of the water and let stand for 3 minutes.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Pour the water/yeast mixture into the flour and mix to form a ball.
3.Transfer the dough onto a floured working surface and knead the dough for approximately 7 to 10 minutes or until it is smooth and elastic.
4.Grease the bottom and sides of a clean medium size bowl with olive oil, approximately 1 teaspoon (5 ml). Place the dough in the bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise 40 minutes.
Bake the Pizza
1.Set the wire rack in the center rack height position.
2.Turn the FUNCTION dial to PIZZA and deselect the FROZEN setting.
3.Bake the pizza for the default TEMPERATURE and TIME. Press the START/CANCEL button to activate.
TIP: For a crispier crust, add an extra minute to the timer.
PIZZA SUGGESTIONS
There are no right or wrong pizza combinations. The best ingredients could be the leftovers found in your very own refrigerator. Here are some of our suggestions to wet your palate.
Margherita
Prepare dough as described on page 64. Cut the dough in half and stretch to fit an 11-inch pizza pan. Spread ½ cup tomato sauce, ¾ cup torn bocconcini cheese, fresh basil and fresh oregano for garnish. Drizzle with olive oil. Set the wire rack at the middle rack height position. Turn the FUNCTION dial to PIZZA and deselect the FROZEN setting. Bake for the default TEMPERATURE and TIME.
Moda
Prepare dough as described on page
64.Cut the dough in half and stretch to fit an 11-inch pizza pan. Spread ½ cup tomato sauce, decorate with torn fresh basil, sprinkle ½ cup shredded mozzarella
cheese, ¹⁄³ cup crumbled goat cheese, ¹⁄³ cup caramelized onions (see page 58) ¼ cup dry black olives, 10 cherry tomato halves (seeded and water removed) or roasted peppers (see page 50). Set the wire rack at the middle rack height position. Turn the FUNCTION dial to PIZZA and deselect the FROZEN setting. Bake for the default TEMPERATURE and TIME.
RECIPES
Parma-Zola
Prepare dough as described on page 64. Cut the dough in half and stretch to fit an 11-inch pizza pan. Drizzle olive oil on the rolled out dough. Spread artichoke puree and top with four thin slices of Prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced sundried tomatoes and dot with Gorgonzola cheese and lightly toasted walnuts. Set the wire rack at the middle rack height position. Turn the FUNCTION dial to PIZZA and deselect the FROZEN setting. Bake for the default TEMPERATURE and TIME.
Troppo Picante
Prepare dough as described on page 64. Cut the dough in half and stretch to fit an 11-inch pizza pan. Spread ¾ cup tomato sauce, 5 slices hot soppresatta salami, sliced green olives, hot peppers, and smoked mozzarella cheese. Set the wire rack at the middle rack height position. Turn the FUNCTION dial to PIZZA and deselect the FROZEN setting. Bake for the default TEMPERATURE and TIME.
Tre-Funghi
Prepare dough as described on page
64.Cut the dough in half and stretch to fit an 11-inch pizza pan. Spread ¾ cup tomato sauce, sautéed button, oyster and Portobello mushrooms in butter and garlic, freshly chopped rosemary and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and allow to cool before spreading on the pizza. Set the wire rack at the middle rack height position. Turn the FUNCTION dial to PIZZA and deselect the FROZEN setting. Bake for the default TEMPERATURE and TIME.
Al Salmone
Prepare dough as described on page
64.Cut the dough in half and stretch to fit an 11-inch pizza pan. Brush the dough with olive oil. Set the wire rack at the middle rack height position. Turn the FUNCTION dial to PIZZA and deselect the FROZEN setting. Bake for the default TEMPERATURE and TIME.
In a small bowl, combine a thinly sliced red onion, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) capers, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, and ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) white balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
Remove pizza from the oven and blanket it with the slices of smoked salmon and decorate with onion mixture. Garnish with fresh dill.
DESSERT PIZZAS
Banana Chocolate
Prepare dough as described on page 64. Cut the dough in half and stretch to fit an 11-inch pizza pan. Brush melted butter on the pizza dough and sprinkle with
1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sugar and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Set the wire rack at the middle rack height position. Bake the dough by turning the FUNCTION dial to PIZZA and deselect the FROZEN setting. Bake for the default TEMPERATURE and TIME. Remove cooked crust from the oven and top with sliced bananas, drizzle with melted chocolate. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream.
