Ligurian Pizza by Joshua Peri, Kibutz Afek, Israel
- 2 tbls. olive oil
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tbls. brewers yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 chopped onion
- 16 pitted black olives
- 8 oz. anchovies or sardines
Mix yeast and warm water add yeast and water to 1/4 cup flour allow to frement one hour in warm place Mix the rest of the flour and salt or salt substitute add fermented yeast and olive oil add more flour if nessecary to create uniform, shiny dough allow dough to rise for two hours in a warm place divide dough into 2 to 8 balls add more flour if nessecary press balls of dough to fit pans lightly fry onions and garlic in olive oil (do not brown) mix onion, garlic, basil and tomato paste spread mixture on dough, leaving 1/2 inch margins cut anchovies and olives into strips distribute strips on pizzas bake in oven at 475 degrees for 10 to 15 minuets, until crust margins are well brown.
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