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Pesto Veggie Pizza

Pesto Veggie Pizza
Servings
4 servings
Uploaded on
Dec 11, 2024
Updated on
Dec 11, 2024
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Ingredients

  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 TBSP Honey
  • 2¾ cups flour, divided
  • 2 TSP Salt
  • 2 TSP Garlic Powder
  • 2 TSP Onion Powder
  • 2 TSP Italian Seasoning
  • 2 TBSP Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • ½ jar tomato sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar mozzarella cheese
  • 4 TBSP Pesto
  • 1 bell pepper, diced into bite sized pieces
  • 3 tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • ¼ red onion
  • 1.5 oz black olives
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Make the dough.

  • Step 2

    Mix the yeast with the water and honey in a large bowl.

  • Step 3

    Let sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast mixture becomes fluffy. Then add 1 cups of flour to the yeast mixture and mix together.

  • Step 4

    Then slowly add 1 more cup of flour to the mixture.

  • Step 5

    Combine till a dough is formed. Turn out dough onto a floured surface. Knead the dough with the heel of your hand, then pull forward and repeat. Continue, while slowly adding the last cup of of flour to the dough. Kneading should take about 5 minutes and dough should be very slightly sticky. Make sure not to over knead.

  • Step 6

    Place dough in a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

  • Step 7

    Place bowl in a place with no drafts, such as the microwave or a cold oven.

  • Step 8

    Let sit until dough rises in size, about 3-4 hours.

  • Step 9

    Once ready to make pizza, preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. On a large rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle cornmeal evenly over the bottom of the pan.

  • Step 10

    Place dough on baking sheet and with fingers gently spread the dough to the size of the pan.

  • Step 11

    Using a spoon, spread the pasta sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a wide berth around the edges.

  • Step 12

    Add dollops of pesto to the pizza.

  • Step 13

    Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the pizza. Evenly place bell pepper, red onion and olives on pizza.

  • Step 14

    Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.

  • Step 15

    Place in oven and cook for 15 minutes, rotating way through. Crust should be golden brown and cheese should be bubbling.

  • Step 16

    Top the pizza with fresh tomatoes.

  • Step 17

    Serve and enjoy.