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:

    1. 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.
    2. Add water so the volume is 1/2 cup. Add to a food processor and pulse until pureed.
    3. 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.
    4. Add 1 cup bread flour, salt, oil, and spinach puree.
    5. Knead with dough hook or by hand and add the remaining flour, a cup at a time. Adjust if too stick or too dry.
    6. Form into a ball and place in a coated bowl. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
    7. 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