*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               FILLED PIZZA

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pizza

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----DOUGH-----
   1       pk           Dry Active Yeast
   1       c            Water, luke-warm
   2       tb           Oil
   1       t            Salt
   2 3/4   c            Flour
                        -----SAUCE-----
   3       lb           Plum Tomatoes (chopped) -or-
  28       oz           Tomatoes (can)
   3       oz           Tomato Paste
   2                    Garlic Cloves, chopped
   2       tb           Olive Oil
                        Oregano to taste
                        Basil to taste
                        Parsley to taste
                        -----FILLING-----
   1       lb           Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
   8       oz           Mushrooms, sliced (2 cups)
   1       c            Green Peppers, sliced
   1       c            Onion, sliced
   2                    Garlic Cloves, chopped
   2       oz           Parmesan Cheese, grated

  ~-----------+ Dough +------------
  
      * Sprinkle yeast on warm water, letting stand until dissolved.
        Add oil, salt and / of the flour, beating well.
        Gradually add more flour to form a soft dough.
  
      * Turn out dough on a floured board.
        Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  
      * Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat.
        Cover with saran wrap and let rise in a warm place until
        double in size (about 1/ hours) or refrigerate overnite to rise.
  
  ~-----------+ Sauce +-----------
  
      * Combine first 4 ingredients and simmer until thick, about 20
        minutes, stirring often.
  
      * Add herbs.
  
  ~-----------+ Filling +------------
  
      * Punch down dough and turn out on a floured board.
        Divide dough into 2 balls, one slightly larger for the bottom.
        Roll larger portion out to fit a 12" round and 1" deep pizza pan
        with a slight overhang.
  
      * Spread bottom with mozzeralla cheese, / of the mushrooms, / of the
        green peppers and garlic. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  
      * Roll out the other portion and cover, folding in the edges with
        the bottom crust, pinching to make a standing rim.
  
      * Bake in a preheated 450 F oven on the bottom rack for 7 minutes.
        Remove from oven, add tomato sauce, remaining mushrooms and
        vegetables.
        Sprinkle with the herbs and garlic.
  
      * Return to oven, reducing heat to 400 F and bake an additional 25
        minutes until brown and set.
        If edges turn brown first, cover with foil.
        Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  
  Source: "The Yankee Kitchen" 04-02-93 (#2) [Stan]
 
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