Spinach and Cheese Pizza

Submitted by glitter

"This takes time but it's worth it. It is a rustic sort of pizza Note: to make a quicker version...you can use 2 (1- lb.) loaves thawed frozen bread dough also...See instructions."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 10 wedges

ingredients

• 2 lbs basic pizza dough
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen thawed and chopped spinach, squeeze out any extra water by pressing it through a sieve,spread between two paper towels for 10 mi
• 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, divided
• 1⁄3 cup chopped flat-leafed Italian parsley
• 1 -2 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon basil, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

directions

1. Combine the oil, spinach, 2/3 c.
2. Parmesan cheese, paarsley, garlic, basil, salt and the pepper and puree this combination in a food processor.
3. You will need one risen ball of dough from the two from the"Basic Pizza Dough Recipe".# 84144
4. Put this dough on a lightly floured board.
5. Pound flat.
6. Roll out to about 10-12" around.
7. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet that has been sprinkled with a little white cornmeal.
8. The cornmeal gives the pizza a nice bottom.
9. Make sure you form a rim around the edge of the dough.
10. Bake in a 400* oven for 10-15 min.
11. or until it is lightly browned.
12. Repeat with the next dough ball for a second pizza or freeze dough for later use.
13. Spread each dough with equal amounts of the spinach mixture then add the red peppers and cheeses.
14. Bake at 400* for 10 min.
15. or until the chees melts.
16. NOTE: To make this easier you can use two 1-lb.
17. loaves of frozen bread dough, thawed.
18. It will save you on alot of time.