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
Moda
Prepare dough as described on this page. Cut the dough in half and stretch to fit an
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
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