PIZZA FORK AMAZON RECIPES

Steps:

• To make the sponge, gently heat the milk and date paste in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring to combine. Sprinkle the yeast and flour over the milk, cover pan, and set aside for 30 minutes in a warm place.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt; mix well.
• Add the sponge to the flour mixture and knead to form a dough. If the dough is sticky, add more all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons at a time, until dough is soft and not too sticky. Cover the bowl with a cloth and keep in a warm place for an hour while dough rises.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Place the ball of dough on a flour-dusted work surface, and use a knife to cut the dough into 2 equal portions.
• Roll each portion of dough into 8-inch crusts; poke the crusts several times with the tines of a fork.
• Transfer the crusts to separate baking sheets.
• Place one of the baking sheets on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes to cook the crust halfway through (this is called par-baking). Repeat this process with the second crust.
• Once removed from the oven, top the par-baked crusts with the pizza sauce and toppings of your choice, and return the pizzas to the oven to bake for 20 more minutes or until the toppings are cooked through.

Steps:

• “Bloom” the yeast by sprinkling the sugar and yeast in the warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the olive oil and bloomed yeast mixture. Using a spoon, mix until a shaggy dough begins to form.
• Once the flour is mostly hydrated, turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead for 10-15 minutes. The dough should be soft, smooth, and bouncy. Form the dough into a taut round.
• Grease a clean, large bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside, turning to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for at least an hour, or up to 24 hours.
• Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for another minute or so, then cut into 4 equal portions and shape into rounds.
• Lightly flour the dough, then cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for another 30 minutes to an hour while you prepare the sauce and any other ingredients.
• Preheat the oven as high as your oven will allow, between 450-500°F (230-260°C). Place a pizza stone, heavy baking sheet (turn upside down so the surface is flat), or cast iron skillet in the oven.
• Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce: Add the salt to the can of tomatoes and puree with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
• Once the dough has rested, take a portion and start by poking the surface with your fingertips, until bubbles form and do not deflate.
• Then, stretch and press the dough into a thin round. Make it thinner than you think it should be, as it will slightly shrink and puff up during baking.
• Sprinkle semolina onto an upside down baking sheet and place the stretched crust onto it. Add the sauce and ingredients of your choice.
• Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust and cheese are golden brown.
• Add any garnish of your preference.
• Nutrition Calories: 1691 Fat: 65 grams Carbs: 211 grams Fiber: 12 grams Sugars: 60 grams Protein: 65 grams
• Enjoy!