Moosewood Cookbook Pizza Dough Food

ZUCCHINI CRUST PIZZA

Steps:

• Salt the zucchini lightly and let it sit for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess moisture.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine all ingredients and spread into a 9" pie plate or a 9x13" pan, oiled.
• Bake 20-25 minutes, or until surface is dry and firm.
• Brush top with olive oil and broil under moderate heat for 5 minutes.
• Top with favorite pizza toppings and return to 350 degree oven to cook for an additional 25 minutes or so.

FRESH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND OLIVE PIZZA POCKETS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except dough.
• Divide dough into four equal pieces; roll each piece into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball into a 7-inch round. Mound 1/4 of the filling on half the dough. Fold other dough half over the filling and pinch edges together to seal. Transfer pocket to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
• With a sharp knife, cut several slits in top of each pastry. Bake pockets until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

QUICK AND EASY PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in the bread pan and set the machine on the dough cycle. When dough is finished, remove from the pan, cover with a dish towel and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
• Roll or stretch the dough into a 14 inch circle. Place on an oiled sheet or pizza peel covered in cornmeal.
• Top with toppings of your choice and bake at 500* for 15-20 minutes.