Monday, January 23, 2012

Salmon Pizza


Pizza Crust:

2 cups white flour (can substitute whole wheat if you want)

1 package yeast (1 tablespoon)

¾ cup warm water

3 T olive oil

Pinch of Salt

Pinch of Sugar


First, dissolve the yeast in the water and sugar for 5 minutes. Mix with flour and 2 T of oil until it forms a ball (about 5 minutes) Rub other 1 T on outside of dough ball. Cover with a light cloth and let rise for 1 hour.

Kneed dough after one hour for 5 minutes. Then cover with light cloth again and let rise for additional 30-45 minutes.

Roll out onto cookie sheet or pizza pan.

Pesto:

Dried basil (about 3 tablespoons)
2 cloves fresh garlic - minced.
1/2 cup dried parmasan cheese
Mix in olive oil until it makes a paste
Add salt and pepper.
Add crushed pine nuts if you want to be fancy, but not necessary

Caramelized Onions

2 sliced onions
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Heat oil in the pan. Add onions and brown sugar. Cook until they are browned (about 15 minutes)

Salmon

1 4-5 oz salmon filet
Salt
Pepper

Cook for about 10 minutes. Undercook the salmon initially.

Put together Pizza:


Spread pesto over pizza dough. Spread evenly. Spread onions over the top. Spread evenly. Flake salmon over top of onions (evenly), and try to crumble goat cheese over the top of that. Use about 4-5 oz of goat cheese.


Bake in 375 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.


Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.



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