Fontina, Prosciutto and Caramelized Onion Pizza
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Yields:
-
8 9 inch pizzas
- Serves:
- 6-8
ingredients
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FOR THE DOUGH
- 1 (8 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
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FOR THE TOPPINGS
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lbs white onions
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3⁄4 lb italian Fontina cheese, sliced
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon white truffle oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
- 1 apple, peeled cored and cut into matchsticks
- 4 ounces arugula (6 cups)
directions
- MAKE THE DOUGH: In a large bowl, mix the yeast with the water and sugar and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the olive oil, thyme and salt. Add 2 cups of the flour and stir until a very soft, wet dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead, working in about 1/3 cup more flour, until the dough is soft and silky. Shape into a ball and put in a large, oiled bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- MAKE THE TOPPINGS: Preheat the oven to 450°. Oil 2 large baking sheets. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and stir to coat with the oil. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Uncover and cook the onions over high heat until golden brown, about 8 minutes longer. If the onions dry out, add a few tablespoons of water. Season the onions with salt and pepper, transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
- Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece out to a 9-by-3-inch rectangle and arrange on the prepared baking sheets. Top the dough with the Fontina, sautéed onions and prosciutto. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- In a large bowl, whisk the grapeseed oil, truffle oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add the apple and arugula and toss. Top the hot pizzas with the salad and serve immediately.
- NOTE: I could not find truffle oil, plus I hear it is ridiculously expensive, so I ommitted this item, and it still tasted great.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
loveleesmile
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Love food and cooking!