Polish Pizza Recipes

PAGASH - POLISH PIZZA

Steps:

• For dough, combine warm water, yeast, and the 1 teaspoon sugar; stir to dissolve yeast; set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix 1-1/2 cups of the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and the 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Make a well in the center; stir in egg.
• Heat milk to 100F and stir into flour mixture.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons melted margarine and the oil.
• Stir in yeast mixture.
• Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
• Turn out onto a floured surface.
• Knead in enough remaining flour to make a oderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
• Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl.
• Turn dough once and cover.
• Let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 hour).
• Meanwhile for filling, place potatoes in a medium saucepan; add water to cover.
• Sprinkle with a little salt.
• Bring to boiling.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and drain.
• Add cheese, 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, and the 1/4 teaspoon
• Punch dough down.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
• Divide dough in half.
• Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a 15x12-inch rectangle.
• Transfer rectangle to a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Spread filling over dough to within 1 inch of edges.
• Roll remaining dough to a 15x12-inch rectangle; place over filling.
• Pinch edges to seal.
• Prick dough every 2 inches to allow steam to escape.
• Bake in a 400ºF. oven about 20 minutes or until golden brown, covering with foil the last 5 minutes.
• Brush with 1 tablespoon melted margarine.
• Serve warm or cool.
• NOTE: you can also add sautée sliced onions and garlic to the mashed potatoes for more flavor, if you like.

POLISH-STYLE PIZZA WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHIVES (ZAPIEKANKA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F; line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place bread halves cut side up on sheet.
• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add mushrooms and lightly season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is evaporated and mixture cooks down to a spreadable consistency, about 10 minutes more. Let cool.
• Spread 2 Tbsp. ketchup on each piece of bread. Divide mushroom mixture between pieces. Sprinkle mozzarella over each, leaving a bit in reserve. Top cheese with ham, then sprinkle ham with remaining cheese. Bake zapiekanki until bread is golden and crisp and cheese is lightly browned and bubbly, 12-14 minutes. Top with mayonnaise and your choice of toppings.

PAGASH -- PIEROGI PIZZA -- POLISH PIZZA

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter or margarine until translucent and golden; stir into mashed potatoes along with cheddar cheese.
• Refrigerate to let flavors meld.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Spread pizza crusts with potato mixture.
• Top with Provolone and Mozzarella cheese mixture and bake until shells are baked and cheese is melted.