RECIPES

PIZZA DOUGH

Yield: two 11-inch pizzas

INGREDIENTS

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 this page. 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 this page. 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

½cup shredded mozzarella cheese, L cup crumbled goat cheese, L 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.

Parma-Zola

Prepare dough as described on this page. 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.

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Breville Breville Compact Smart Oven manual Pizza Dough, Yield two 11-inch pizzas, Make the Dough, Bake the Pizza