Tomato Basil Pizza Squares Food

PIZZA WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Position 1 oven rack in the center and the second rack on the bottom of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle the cornmeal over 2 rimless baking sheets. Roll out each piece of Pizza Dough into a 10 to 11-inch-diameter round. Transfer 1 dough to each prepared baking sheet.
• Drizzle 2 teaspoons of oil over each Pizza Dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the Pizza Dough, dividing equaling and leaving a 1-inch border around each pizza. Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer over the cheese. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Arrange basil leaves on top, drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle garlic all over. Bake the pizzas until the crusts are crisp and brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted on top, about 15 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil over each pizza. Sprinkle with basil for garnish and salt. Cut the pizza into wedges and serve immediately.
• Mix the warm water and yeast in a small bowl to blend. Let stand until the yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes. Mix the flour and salt in a food processor to blend. Blend in the oil. With the machine running, add the yeast mixture and blend just until the dough forms. Turn the dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat with the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm draft-free area until the dough doubles in volume, about 1 hour. Punch the down dough and divide into 2 equal balls. (The dough can be used immediately or stored airtight in the refrigerator for 1 day.)

TOMATO BASIL SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place 1 (12 oz.) package refrigerated pizza dough on a greased cookie sheet and spread into a square. Add 1 C. shredded mozzarella cheese to dough square.
• Chop 2 tablespoons fresh basil, or 2 teaspoons dried basil. Then mince 1 clove garlic.
• Into bowl place chopped basil, 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese. and minced garlic. Mix well.
• Thinly slice 4 plum tomatoes.
• Place sliced tomatoes evenly across pizza dough.
• Place mixture on top of tomatoes. Mixture will be thick, so placing in patches is fine.
• Place in oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
• Remove from heat. Best if served warm. Enjoy!

FRESH TOMATO BASIL PIZZA

Steps:

• Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute garlic and basil in oil for 1 minute. , Arrange half of the provolone cheese over the crust. Layer with half of the tomatoes, basil mixture, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Repeat layers. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until cheese is melted.

TOMATO AND BASIL PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat it up:Set up a grill with heat source, coals or gas, on one side over medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill.
• Stretch it:On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll 1 piece Basic Grilled Pizza Dough or 4 ounces store-bought dough into a 10-inch-long oval or other desired shape. Brush one side lightly with Herb Oil or olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill it:Using your hands, place dough, oiled side down, directly over heat source. Brush dough with herb oil or olive oil and cook until underside is lightly charred and bubbles form all over top, 1 to 2 minutes. With tongs, flip dough and cook until lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Slide dough to cooler side of grill.
• Top it:Top with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil; cover grill. Cook until cheese melts and toppings are heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.

BREAKFAST PIZZA SQUARES

Steps:

• Crumble and cook sausage until no longer pink.
• Drain well.
• Unroll crescent dough onto a lightly greased cooking sheet, pressing dough 1/2 inch up the sides and sealing seams.
• Sprinkle with sausage.
• Beat eggs, milk, and pepper together.
• Pour over sausage.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until the crust is brown and the cheese is melted.

FILO (PHYLLO) PIZZA SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with foil, and brush with melted butter or coat lightly with cooking spray.
• Layer all 8 sheets of filo, alternating with butter or spray. (Follow package instructions about keeping unused sheets under a damp towel.).
• Divide cheese into small mounds (about 1 T each), evenly spaced in rows across pastry. Aim for a 4x5 grid.
• Top each mound of cheese with an olive and half a cherry tomato.
• Sprinkle oregano, salt & pepper over top.
• Bake 7-10 minutes, until pastry is puffed and cheese is melted.
• Cut into squares with a pizza cutter and serve immediately.

FRESH TOMATO, BASIL, AND CHEESE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Place pizza crush on a baking sheet.
• Brush crust with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edge of crust.
• Arrange tomato slices over cheese, overlapping edges; top with garlic slices, 1/4 cup cheese, salt and pepper.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden.
• Remove pizza to a cutting board, and top with fresh basil leaves.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Cut into 12 squares.

TOMATO BASIL PIZZA SNACK

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Place English muffin on a small baking sheet.
• Spread tomato sauce over top of muffin.
• Top with cheese.
• Sprinkle fresh basil and tomato on top.
• Broil until cheese is brown and sauce is bubbly.
• Serve immediately.