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This recipe is from Zachary' Pizza of Berkeley, California. Home of the best pizza on the planet. Crust: 1 tbsp sugar 1 pkg (1 tbsp) yeast 2 cups lukewarm water .25 cup vegetable oil 4 - 6 cups all purpose flour * dissolve sugar and yeast in large bowl; let stand until bubbly * add oil * stir in 4 cups of flour until smooth (I use my KitchenAid) * knead appropriately * turn into greased bowl and let rise until doubled * make sauce * punch down dowug and let rest for 10 minutes Tomato Sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 minced garlic clove 1 large can (28oz) of crushed tomatoes and puree 1.5 tsp minced fresh oregano 1.5 tsp minced fresh basil, pinch of salt .25 tsp ground black pepper * heat olive oil, saute garlic * add tomatoes, spices simmer 30 minutes Cheeses 2.5 cups mozzarella cheese .25 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese .25 cup grated romano cheese Spinach Pesto .25 cup pine nuts 3 chopped garlic cloves .75 cup olive oil 1 cup chopped spinach .75 cup basil leaves .25 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese .25 cup grated fresh romano cheese
* grind pine nuts, garlic and olive oil in food processor * add spinach and basil, puree until smooth * add cheeses * add salt & pepper to taste This makes enough for two large pizzas Preparation of the whole shebang: * roll out two thirds of dough on lightly floured surface * fit this into pan and press dough over the sides * mix cheeses and spread evenely over the dough * roll out remaining dough to form a 14" circle * place over the filled dough, seal of edges and remove excess * pour the tomato sauce over the top layer * top with spinach pesto Bake in preheated 450 oven for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden