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