Hardy Pizza


By Sherry A. and Sarah W. from R. L. Patton High School, Morganton, NC.

Description

Pizza so good it will make you smile. Crust is thin and crunchy, sauce with a surprise, and cheese that melts in your mouth. What a way to start your meal with this healthy entree.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: slice

Calories173
From Fat24%
From Saturated Fat3%
From Sugar6.1%
Sodium449mg

Ingredients

Ingredient 6 servings 50 servings
All purpose Flour3/4 c.3 3/4 c.
Whole Wheat Flour1/2 c.2 1/2 c.
Sugar1/2 tsp.2 1/2 tsp.
Salt 1/4 tsp1 1/4 tsp
Yeast3/4 tsp1 1/2 Tbsp.
Oil1 Tbsp.1/4 c. + 1 Tbsp.
Water1/2 c.2 1/2 c.
Oil1 Tbsp.2 tbsp.
Minced Garlic1/2 tsp.2 1/2 tsp.
Canned crushed tomato14.5 oz.2 (28 oz)
Puree Butternut Squash1/4 c.1 1/4 c.
Dried Basil1/2 tsp.2 1/2 tsp.
Dried italian Seasoning1/2 tsp2 1/2 tsp.
Turkey Pepperoni3 oz.15 oz.
Mozzarella cheese nonfat2 c.10 c.

Preparation

Dough: Place ap flour, ww flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a mixing bow. using the dough hook attachment, blend for 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly add oil and warm water 110, mix on fast speed for 8 minutes. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Stretch dough out to fit into a half sheet pan or 2 full sheet and 1 half sheet. Let rise 15 minutes. Bake at 400 for about 5 minutes or until dough rises slightly and is not doughy looking. Let cool slightly before adding sauce.

Sauce: Pour oil in sauce pan or stock pot. saute garlic in oil. Add crushed tomato, squash, dried basil and Italian seasoning. Cover and simmer on low for about 30 minutes.

Assemble: Add 1 1/2 c. sauce (half sheet pan) and 3 c. for (1 full sheet pan). Add mozzarella cheese. Top with pepperoni that has been quartered.

Bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes or until pizza is bubbly and cheese melted.