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- From: Rubylith@aol.com
- Subject: White Pizza with Chicken, Basil, & Olive Oil Glaze
- Message-ID: <950327205520_63179224@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 9 Apr 1995 07:37:51 GMT
-
- White Pizza with Chicken, Basil, & Olive Oil Glaze
-
- I wistfully thought up this recipe after having an excellent restaurant
- pizza, and to my surprise it worked well. Topping amounts are approximate;
- adjust proportions of cheese, chicken, and vegetables to suit your
- preference.
-
- Crust (or use your own favorite crust recipe):
-
- 1 pkg active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups flour
-
- Toppings:
-
- Olive oil (about 3 tbsp in all)
- 1 or 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- Dash cayenne pepper
- Fresh basil, chopped (about 1 tbsp)
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 to 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
-
- Dissolve yeast in warm water; add oil and salt, and then gradually stir in
- flour. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Let dough rest
- about 10 minutes, and then pat into a large baking sheet. (Crust should be on
- the thin side, not deep-dish style.)
-
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet. Slice chicken breast thin and cook in
- skillet along with onion, garlic, and cayenne until chicken is cooked
- through. Add mushrooms and basil and cook another minute or two.
-
- Brush entire empty crust generously with olive oil. (This is key not only to
- the taste but also to making the crust crispy.) Sprinkle with shredded
- cheeses and add rest of toppings from the skillet. Bake at 375 degrees until
- crust is golden (10-12 minutes).
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