Gruyere, Wild Mushroom, and Arugula Pizza
- Cornmeal
- 1/2 pound mixed wild mushrooms, such as morels, chanterelles, and porcini, washed well and dried, stems removed (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups packed arugula leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Pizza Dough for one 14-inch pizza
- 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
- Preheat the oven to 500F.
- If you are using a pizza stone, place it in the oven.
- Sprinkle a 14-inch pizza pan with cornmeal.
- Or if you are using a pizza stone, sprinkle cornmeal on a wooden peel (paddle) or a rimless baking sheet.
- Set aside.
- Slice all of the mushrooms 1/4 inch thick.
- If some of the mushrooms are quite large, cut them in half crosswise after slicing.
- In a medium-size ovenproof pan, combine 1 tablespoon of the oil and the mushrooms.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Shake the pan vigorously to coat the mushrooms and place in the oven.
- Roast for 10 minutes, or until the mushrooms have softened and are beginning to develop a caramel color around the edges.
- Remove from the oven.
- Taste and add more salt if necessary, but remember that the cheese and the arugula will also have salt.
- In a small bowl mix together the arugula, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Set aside.
- Prepare the pizza dough.
- Brush the rim of the dough with olive oil.
- Distribute the cheese and then the mushrooms over the dough, leaving about a 2-inch rim.
- Slide the pizza onto the stone, if using.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are a deep golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
- To serve, slice into wedges and top each serving with a handful of the arugula salad.
cornmeal, mushrooms, olive oil, salt, arugula, lemon juice, pizza, gruyere cheese
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/gruyere-wild-mushroom-and-arugula-pizza (may not work)