Potato Pizza Food

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.

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN POTATO PIZZA (PIZZA CON PATATE) WITH YELLOW IDAHO® POTATOES

Steps:

• Potato pizzas are traditionally make in rectangular pans, but you can use any shape you like. Oil your pan slightly, with about a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
• Shape the dough into the shape of your pan, then place the dough onto it, drizzle about a tablespoon or more, extra virgin olive oil and rub it over the surface evenly, then set in a draft-free place for a few minutes while you prepare the potatoes.
• Preheat the oven at this point, to 500˚F (260˚C) or the hottest your oven can be set. Do not use convection.
• Using a mandoline slicer or food processor, slice the washed and dried yellow Idaho© potatoes (do not peel) very thinly and place in a bowl.
• Add enough extra virgin olive oil to coat each slice (2-3 tbsp), then sprinkle lightly with the salt. Using your hands, mix the potatoes so they are evenly coated with oil and salt.
• Optional: sometimes, mozzarella cheese is added at this point, but if you do, do so sparingly (I didn't add cheese).
• Start layering the potato slices over the pizza dough in the pan, overlapping the slices slightly until all the dough is covered (unlike a traditional tomato pizza, you don't need to leave an edge of dough; I did so for the sake of the photos, or else the pizza would just look like slices of potatoes, but I'd recommend going all the way to the edge and will explain why, below).
• Drizzle with another 1 tsp or so, extra virgin olive oil and spread carefully and evenly over the potatoes, with your hand or a brush.
• Optional: sprinkle the some fresh rosemary, if desired (I did add rosemary to one half of my pizza).
• Place pizza on the floor of the oven, or if you aren't able to use the bottom, put it on the lowest rack, for 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, replace the pizza onto the middle of the oven for another 8 to 11 minutes, or until the potatoes begin to brown. If desired, reset the oven to broil (grill) and place the pizza on the top rack to make the potatoes a little more brown and crispy (this is why it's best to place the potatoes all the way to the edge of the dough, and not leave any exposed crust, so that you don't have to worry about the crust burning while you crisp the potatoes).
• Remove from the oven and cut into slices and serve hot, warm or cold.
• This pizza reheats really well, just place it back on a tray into a 400˚F (205˚C) oven for about 4 minutes.

ROASTED PIZZA POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Arrange the potatoes in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and season with the dried oregano and a good pinch of salt. Drizzle with the oil and toss to coat with your fingers. Roast for about 1 hour. (I went 1 hour and 10 minutes, just for extra browning.)
• Remove the potatoes from the oven and switch the oven to broil.
• Sprinkle the grated cheese over the potatoes and arrange the pepperoni in a single layer over the cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes; don't take your eyes off it (see Cook's Note)! This happens fast, and all we want is browning and bubbling, and for the pepperonis to crisp and curl. Serve immediately with pizza sauce and a sprinkle of parsley or chives!

LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO PIZZA

Steps:

• Put a pizza stone on the bottom rack in the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat, add the bacon, cook until the fat renders but is short of being crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Divide the dough into 2 equal portions; form each into a ball. Roll a portion into a 12-inch round on a floured surface (cover the other piece with a kitchen towel). Lightly dust a pizza peel with flour and put the dough on the peel, drizzle lightly with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Slip the dough onto the preheated stone and cook until just set, about 4 minutes.
• Using the peel, remove the dough from the oven and spread half of the mashed potatoes over the top, leaving about a 1-inch border around the side. Season with salt and pepper. Then sprinkle half of the cheese on top and top with half of the bacon, leek and garlic. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Return the pizza to the stone and cook until the crust is golden and the cheese melts, about 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove the pizza, top with half the grated Parmesan and scatter with some basil leaves and pepper flakes, if desired. Serve. Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings.

POTATO PIZZA

Steps:

• For the dough: In a medium bowl, mix the yeast with warm water and let sit for 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, sugar and salt, and whisk. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose and whole wheat flours. Make a hole in the middle and pour in the yeast mixture. Slowly hand mix the flour until all the liquid is absorbed. If too wet, add more flour, 1/4 cup at a time. Sprinkle a clean work station with flour and knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Coat a large ceramic bowl with the remaining olive oil. Place the dough in the ceramic bowl, and flip over to coat in the oil. Cover the top of the dough with plastic wrap and cover the bowl with a dish towel. Let rise until the dough has doubled in size, 2 hours. Punch down the dough and let rise for another hour.
• For the toppings: Using a mandoline, slice the potatoes and onion. Roughly chop the rosemary leaves.
• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Grease the pizza pan with the leaf lard.
• Mold the dough into the shape of the pan. Brush with some olive oil. Place the pizza on the bottom oven rack for 5 minutes, to pre-crisp the crust. Add two layers of the potatoes in a scallop style. Add the onions, sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with some olive oil.
• Sprinkle with the rosemary and drizzle with more olive oil. Place on the middle oven rack and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven. Immediately remove the pizza from the pan and cut into rectangles.

THE LOADED POTATO PIZZA

Steps:

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Combine potatoes, broth, and garlic in a large saucepan. Add additional water if necessary in order to keep all potatoes completely submerged. Bring to boil than reduce heat to low. Continue to cook until potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Drain and mash the potatoes and garlic. Add butter, salt, pepper, and whipping cream. Whip until it has a creamy texture.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F with a pizza stone.
• Roll out the dough into a 1/4-inch thick circle. Place in a pizza pan or on a pizza peel. Spread on the garlic mashed potatoes. Evenly sprinkle the sauteed onions. Layer the sliced tomatoes. Evenly sprinkle the cheeses, bacon crumbles, cracked black pepper, and onion salt. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Combine flour, salt, and yeast and mix well in a large bowl (12 quart will work fine). Mix in the oil and warm water. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.

POTATO PIZZA

Steps:

• In large saucepan or dutch oven, boil potatoes until very tender.
• Meanwhile, unroll pizza crust onto ungreased pizza pan or cookie sheet.
• Flatten dough and build up edges slightly.
• Prick dough with tines of a fork.
• Pre-bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and transfer to mixing bowl.
• Mash with milk, garlic powder and salt until smooth.
• Spread over crust.
• In a skillet, partially cook the diced bacon.
• Add onion and red pepper; cook until tender and bacon is crisp.
• Drain well.
• Sprinkle bacon and vegetables over potatoes.
• Top with cheeses.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream if desired.

POTATO PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425F.
• Cook the potatoes in lightly salted boiling water until they are easily pierced with a knife.
• Drain them, mash a quarter of them into a bowl (reserve 1 cup of the potato water), cut the remainder into small cubes, and reserve.
• To make the dough, dissolve the yeast in the reserved potato water.
• Combine with 1/4 cup of the olive oil, salt, and the mashed potatoes.
• Stir in the flour a little at a time, adding just enough to make a dough that does not stick to the sides of the bowl.
• Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 to 5 minutes until it reaches a smooth consistency.
• (This can also be achieved in an electric mixer with the dough hook.) Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl.
• Cover the bowl with a wet towel or plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place until the dough doubles in size, about 45 minutes.
• Roll the dough out into a large circle 1/8 inch thick and about 15 inches in diameter.
• Place the dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet, sprinkle with the mozzarella, Asiago and fontina, and top with the cubed potatoes.
• Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top of the pizza, then sprinkle it with fresh pepper, rosemary, oregano, basil, and Parmesan.
• Cover again with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place for 25 minutes.
• Remove the plastic wrap, place in the oven, and bake for 35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
• Enjoy!