Pizza With Pineapple And Ham
Serves: 4
Llewellyn Gorczany
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
56
Spice
42
Sweetness
57
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Yellow Cornmeal1.333333 cups
Mozzarella (grated pasteurized)2 tbsps
Grated Parmesan2 tsps
Dry Yeast2 cups
All-Purpose Flour1 tsp
Salt3 tbsps
Olive Oil1 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil2 small
Onion (finely chopped)2 stalks
Celery (finely chopped)1 tsp
Sea SaltDirections:
1
Position 1 oven rack in the center and the second rack on the bottom of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F
2
Sprinkle the cornmeal over 2 rimless baking sheets
3
Roll out each piece of Pizza Dough into a 10- to 11-inch round
4
Transfer 1 dough to each prepared baking sheet
5
Spoon the Marinara Sauce over the dough, dividing equaling and leaving a 1-inch border around each pizza
6
Sprinkle the cheeses over the sauce
7
Arrange the pineapple pieces in a single layer over the cheeses
8
Sprinkle with the ham
9
Bake the pizzas until the crusts are crisp and brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted on top, about 12 minutes
10
Cut the pizza into wedges and serve immediately
11
Mix the warm water and yeast in a small bowl to blend
12
Let stand until the yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes
13
Mix the flour and salt in a food processor to blend
14
Blend in the oil
15
With the machine running, add the yeast mixture and blend just until the dough forms
16
Turn the dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute
17
Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat with the oil
18
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm draft-free area until the dough doubles in volume, about 1 hour
19
Punch the down dough and divide into 2 equal balls
20
In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame
21
Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes
22
Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper
23
Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes
24
Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour
25
Remove and discard the bay leaf
26
Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste