Spinach Pizza Dough
What you need:
- 5 oz. fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup warm water, plus some
- 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- Cornmeal for dusting
Directions:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Immediately drain and squeeze out excess water and then place into a measuring cup.
- Add water so the volume is 1/2 cup. Add to a food processor and pulse until pureed.
- In your stand mixer (or a large bowl), stir together 1/2 cup warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add 1 cup bread flour, salt, oil, and spinach puree.
- Knead with dough hook or by hand and add the remaining flour, a cup at a time. Adjust if too stick or too dry.
- Form into a ball and place in a coated bowl. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Roll out and place on a cornmeal-sprinkled pizza pan. Bake at 400* for 10 minutes. Add toppings and cook for 10 to 12 more minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Recipe from The Spiffy Cookie