Polenta Pizza With Brie And Red Grapes Recipes

POLENTA PIZZA WITH BRIE AND RED GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine yeast with 1/4 cup warm water in medium mixing bowl and allow to set for 10 minutes.
• Stir in remaining water, olive oil, and salt; then mix in flour and polenta.
• Turn out the soft dough onto a floured work surface and knead for 7 minutes.
• Place the dough in a large, oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Punch down, pat, or roll into a 10-inch circle, place on a pizza paddle, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven with baking stone to 450°F.
• Brush dough with melted butter and layer Brie slices over the top.
• Scatter the grapes and walnuts over the Brie, and then sprinkle the sugar over all.
• Transfer pizza to a baking stone and bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges of the crust just begin to turn golden.
• Remove from oven; allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Cut into 8 slices and serve immediately.

GRILLED BRIE WITH GRAPES AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Place a piece of aluminum foil under the rack of your grill and preheat it to medium-high.
• Drizzle the oil over the grapes and season with salt and pepper. Place the grapes and the brie onto the grill and cook, turning both occasionally, until the grapes are lightly charred and bursting, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Remove the grapes from the heat, transfer to the serving platter and drizzle with balsamic. Continue to cook the brie for 2 to 3 minutes, or until grill marks appear and it is soft but you are still able to lift it. Add to the platter.
• Scatter the pistachios over the brie and grapes and garnish with a few basil leaves. Serve immediately with sliced baguette and crackers.