Roasted Red Pepper-Tomato Pizza with Goat Cheese, Basil and Red Chili Oil
- 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 3/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
- 1 3/4 to 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional for kneading and dredging
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for greasing the bowl
- 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced
- Tomato-Red Pepper Sauce, recipe follows
- 12 ounces goat cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- Red Chili Oil, recipe follows
- Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof.
- Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth.
- Grease a large bowl with the remaining oil, add the dough and turn to coat.
- Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high.
- Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and divide each half into 2 balls.
- Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle.
- Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce on each pizza and top with goat cheese and basil.
- Place pizza on the grill and cook until bottom crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with red chili oil, and serve.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 cups canned plum tomatoes, with juice, pureed
- Salt and pepper
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add red peppers and tomatoes and cook until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Puree in a food processor until smooth.
- Let cool slightly.
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a blender, combine oil, red chili flakes, and salt; blend for 1 minute.
- Strain into a small bowl or squeeze bottle.
active dry yeast, warm water, flour, salt, olive oil, buffalo mozzarella, tomatored pepper sauce, goat cheese, fresh basil, red chili oil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/roasted-red-pepper-tomato-pizza-with-goat-cheese-basil-and-red-chili-oil-recipe.html (may not work)