Pizza recipes

Two-Cheese Pizzas SUBMITTED BY: Nevine Farid "When time is tight, Nevine Farid of Overland Park, Kansas uses pita rounds to form the crust for these cute little pizzas. Cut into quarters, they make appealing appetizers when there's just a few of you. 'Serve wedges alone...or with pizza sauce,' she says." INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 6 (6 inch) pita breads 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 small tomato, diced 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup pizza sauce, warmed (optional) DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic powder; brush over pitas. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, basil and tomato. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with pizza sauce if desired. Mediterranean Pizza SUBMITTED BY: Pamela Brooks "'Tangy marinated artichokes add flavor to both the crust and the topping of this delicious specialty pizza,' says Pamela Brooks of South Berwick, Maine." INGREDIENTS 2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided 1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham, julienned 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup chopped ripe olives 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese DIRECTIONS Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Chop artichokes; set aside. On a floured surface, roll bread dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Brush up edges slightly. Brush the dough lightly with reserved marinade. Combine the basil, oregano and thyme; sprinkle over marinade. Sprinkle with 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, ham, artichokes, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned. Homemade Pizza Supreme SUBMITTED BY: Gaylene Anderson "Even if you've never made pizza from scratch, I hope you'll try this recipe. it's the highlight of my favorite casual meal. You have to plan ahead to allow rising time for the dough, but it is easy to work with and the crust is so good." INGREDIENTS 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 cups all-purpose flour SAUCE: 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons grated onion 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper TOPPINGS: 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced (optional) 1 (3.25 ounce) package sliced pepperoni 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced 1 medium green pepper, sliced 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup minced fresh basil DIRECTIONS In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 10 minutes. Combine sauce ingredients; set aside. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to two greased 12-in. pizza pans; build up edges slightly. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread with sauce; sprinkle with toppings. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.