This is where the pizza experience gets intense. See my earlier entry on my feelings about the greatness of homemade pizza. I like to think of a dough as a canvas - go nuts. This is an experiment that received an incredible reception.
BRAD'S CHICKEN-MUSHROOM-ARTICHOKE PIZZA
DOUGH: 1 3/4 cups flour; 2 tsp quick yeast; dashes of sugar, kosher salt and garlic powder; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tbsp olive oil
TOPPINGS: white parts of 1/3 bunch of scallions; olive oil; 10-12 mushrooms sliced; 2 sliced garlic cloves; sliced cooked chicken breast; can of artichoke hearts (drained) chopped; 1/4 cup Parmesan; kosher salt and fresh pepper; thyme sprigs
For the dough, combine dry ingredients, and then warm the wet ingredients in a cup in the microwave til luke warm (about 40 seconds), then add to the dry. Stir and then knead for about 5 minutes. Cover and let stand for about 20 minutes. Knead again for a minute and flatten onto a pizza sheet or stone and cover again for about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, sauté the scallions and mushrooms in oil for a minute or two and then add the garlic and sauté for another minute. Remove from heat. Once the dough is ready (should be nicely risen), pre-heat the oven 450; brush the dough with olive oil and arrange the chicken and the sautéed mixture on top and then arrange the artichoke hearts and sprinkle with Parmesan. Drizze with a bit more oil and bake for about 12-15 minutes.
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