VEGGIE TURKEY PIZZA
FOR THE DOUGH: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 reaspoon sugar 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/3 cup pine nuts, chopped 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided use 4 cups bread flour FOR THE PIZZA: 1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, diced 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 garlic coles, minced 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
TO PREPARE THE DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes.
Stir in 1 tablespoon oil, pime nuts, basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-6 minutes. Place in agreased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
TO PREPARE THE PIZZA: Punch dough down; let reat for 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease 2 (12-inch) pizza pans.
Divide dough in half; press each portion into a prepared pizza pan.
In a large skillet, cook the turkey, onion, peppers, mushrooms and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salad dressing mix, pepper and remaining salt.
Brush remaining oil over dough. Top with turkey mixture, olives and cheeses.
Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
Makes 2 pizzas Adapted from source: Tste of Home |