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Bucci

Contributed By: DCC
California Tomato Commission

Excellent full flavored vegetarian pizza.

Ingredients

Pizza Crust

2 1/2 tsp. Active dry yeast

Pinch sugar

1 cup Warm water

2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. Salt

Toppings

5-6 Medium California roma tomatoes, sliced

3 tbsp. Olive oil

1 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar

1/4 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Black pepper

1 Head garlic, roasted and choppped

1/2 cup Goat cheese

1 tbsp. Chopped fresh mint

1/2 cup Chopped arugula

Preparation

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Proof 5 minutes. Pour into mixer bowl. Gradually mix in 2 cups flour and salt using paddle attachment. Change to dough hook. Incorporate remaining flour and mix 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover wtih plastic and let rise 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size. A longer slower rising time will make a more flavorful crust. Punch dough down. Form into ball and refrigerate until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before using. Marinate tomatoes in 1 Tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper for 1-2 hours. Roll out pizza dough to make a 16 inch circle. Brush with remaining 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Arrange marinated tomato slices on pizza dough. Dot with garlic and goat cheese. Bake at 500 degrees in a pizza oven for 10 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. remove from oven and sprinkle with mint and arugula. Cut into desired number of slices and serve at once.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 2 hours
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 347
Total Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Protein: 11 g
Vitamin A: 758 IU
Vitamin C: 9 mg
Calcium: 86 mg
Sodium: 395 mg
Iron: 3.3 mg
Fiber: 3 g