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Caramelized Onion, Red Pepper, And Mushroom Pizzetti Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3 c sliced mushrooms
  • 8 c vertically sliced onion
  • 3/4 c warm water (100° to 110°)
  • 1/2 c bottled roasted red bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsps)
  • 4 tsps sugar, divided
  • 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour, divided
  • 3 tbsps Madeira wine
  • 1/4 c (1 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsps salt, divided
  • 2 tbsps cornmeal
  •  Cooking spray
  • 2 1/2 tbsps extravirgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 c (2 oz) shredded sharp provolone cheese

Directions
  • Step #1 Combine water, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp oil, & yeast In a large-ish bowl; let this stand 5 mins or until foamy.
  • Step #2 Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
  • Step #3 Combine 2 c flour & 1 tsp salt, stirring with a whisk.
  • Step #4 Add to yeast mixture; stir until a rough dough forms.
  • Step #5 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Step #6 Knead until smooth & elastic (about 10 mins); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tbsp at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
  • Step #7 Place the dough In a large-ish bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
  • Step #8 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 mins or until doubled in size.
  • Step #9 (Press two fingers into dough.
  • Step #10 If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.
  • Step #11 )Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Step #12 Heat 2 1/2 tsps oil In a large-ish nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Step #13 Add sliced onion, & remaining 1/2 tsp salt; cover & cook 15 mins or until golden brown, remaining 1 tbsp sugar, stirring frequently.
  • Step #14 Spoon into a medium bowl.
  • Step #15 Add remaining 2 tsps oil & mushrooms to pan; sauté 5 mins.
  • Step #16 Add Madeira; cook 30 seconds or until liquid evaporates.
  • Step #17 Add mushroom mixture & bell peppers to onion mixture; stir well.
  • Step #18 Combine cheeses in a small bowl, & set aside.
  • Step #19 Punch dough down; cover & let rest 5 mins.
  • Step #20 Divide into 12 equal portions; roll each dough portion into a 5-inch circle on a floured surface.
  • Step #21 Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray; sprinkle each with 1 tbsp cornmeal.
  • Step #22 Place 6 dough circles on each baking sheet.
  • Step #23 Top each dough circle with about 1/4 c onion mixture & 1 tbsp cheese mixture, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
  • Step #24 Bake at 450° for 12 mins.
  • Enjoy the Caramelized Onion, Red Pepper, & Mushroom Pizzetti recipe

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