Fig And Goat Cheese Pizza
Serves: 4
Ally Shanahan
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
49
Sweetness
50
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Water (lukewarm)3 cups
All-Purpose Flour1 tsp
Vegetable Oil1 pinch
Salt1 medium
Red Onion (thinly sliced)1 tbsp
Olive Oil (or as needed)1 tsp
Dried Thyme1 tsp
Fennel Seed110 g
Goat CheeseDirections:
1
Spread the onion and fig mixture over the crust
2
Pour the water into a large bowl, and sprinkle yeast over the top
3
Let stand for a few minutes to dissolve
4
Mix in the oil, salt, and flour to make a dough
5
When the dough is too stiff to stir, turn out onto a floured surface, and knead for about 5 minutes
6
Place into an oiled bowl, and cover with a clean towel
7
Set aside to rise for about 45 minutes
8
Place the figs into a small bowl, and pour boiling water over them
9
Let stand for about 10 minutes, then drain and chop
10
Set aside
11
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat
12
Add the onions; cook and stir until they are wilted and soft
13
Reduce heat to low, and season with salt
14
Continue to cook and stir until the onions are a dark brown, 5 to 10 minutes
15
Stir in the thyme, fennel seed and figs, and remove from the heat
16
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C)
17
Punch down the pizza dough, and stretch into a circle about 1/4 inch thick
18
Place on a lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet
19
Brush the surface lightly with remaining olive oil
20
It will be sparse, but there is plenty of flavor
21
Dot with pieces of goat cheese
22
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust has turned golden brown at the edges