Ultimate California Moon Doggie Pizza Recipes

ULTIMATE CALIFORNIA MOON DOGGIE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Brush the crust (especially the edge) with roasted garlic oil.
• Evenly spread the crust with pesto.
• Equally distribute and layer the chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, and goat cheese.
• Top with shredded cheese.
• Bake in the oven until cheese has melted and lightly browned, approximately 10 minutes.
• I've used store bought crusts (like Boboli) and homemade ones with equal success (whole wheat). I use a pizza stone in the oven but especially like the times that I have cooked the pizza on the grill. It adds a great smoky flavor.

CALIFORNIA CONFETTI PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Brush pizza bread shell with olive oil.
• Spread salsa over shell.
• Spread guacamole over salsa.
• Sprinkle with vegetables, cheese and oregano.
• Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

FAMOUS CALIFORNIA PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Combine yeast, honey, and 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl with a whisk. Let stand to dissolve, about 10 minutes.
• Add salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 3/4 cup warm water, and 1 cup flour to the mixture and stir until a batter forms. Add another 1 cup flour; stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup more flour and combine.
• Turn dough out onto a surface dusted with 1/4 cup flour. Knead until a smooth, fairly firm, slightly sticky dough is achieved, adding more flour as needed.
• Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let sit in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured cutting board and pat down with your hand. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Stretch and fold each piece down and under, tucking as you go, to form pizza dough rounds.
• Cover with a towel and let sit in a warm place until doubled in size, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
• Transfer dough rounds to a lightly floured board and press each piece out to desired thickness, starting in the center, until 8 to 10 inches wide. Form a crust shape around the outer edges with your fingertips.
• Transfer one round of pizza dough to the prepared baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Top with any sauce and toppings you like.
• Bake in the lower rack of the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Move to the center of the oven and continue to bake until golden, about 10 minutes more. Repeat to bake remaining pizzas.