Pizza Two Ways Food

TOMATO-BASIL PIZZA, TWO WAYS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.Press the pizza dough into a sheet pan (you can also use a pizza stone or grill). You can conduct your own taste test as I did, by making a half and half pizza, or choose your favorite way and make the entire pizza out of that.Tomato-Basil Pizza Made with Pesto:Smear the pesto over half of the pizza dough and sprinkle some kosher salt over it.Slice the mozzarella thin enough to cover the pizza thoroughly. Next, lay thin slices of Roma tomatoes over the mozzarella.Tomato-Basil Pizza made with fresh basil:Drizzle olive oil over the dough and sprinkle kosher salt over it. Wash and dry the basil leaves and lay them in a single layer on top of the olive oil.Top the basil with a layer of mozzarella and add a layer of Roma tomatoes. Go ahead and top with more mozzarella if there's any left. For Both Variations: Grate some fresh Parmesan cheese over the entire pizza.Bake the pizza according to the crust directions.And eat!

HOMEMADE POTATO PIZZA - TWO WAYS

Steps:

• Make Pizza Dough as per instructions. Once dough has risen, pre-heat oven to 400F / 200C. Drizzle 2-3 cookie sheets or pizza pans with a tablespoon of olive oil, divide dough into 2-3 or balls and place on cookie sheet to rest for at least 20 minutes.

PIZZA TWO WAYS

Steps:

• Stretch and roll out two 1-pound balls of pizza dough (thawed if frozen) to 14-inch ovals. Place on 2 baking sheets and freeze until firm, about 1 1/2 hours. If making ahead, wrap crusts in plastic and freeze for later use.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve 14 plum tomatoes. On 2 large rimmed baking sheets, arrange tomatoes, cut side up, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Bake until softened and edges are crinkled, about 1 hour. If making ahead, let cool, then cover and refrigerate.
• Heat oven to 475 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets. Place frozen or just-made crusts on sheets and brush each with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Top one crust with tomatoes, dollop with ricotta, then sprinkle with Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Top second crust with an even layer of potatoes, sprinkle with rosemary, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Bake pizzas until crusts are browned, about 11 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Sprinkle ricotta-tomato pizza with basil.