Double Pesto Pizza Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place dough on a lightly floured surface; let rest for 10 minutes. Knead in 1/4 cup cheese, basil and oregano. Roll into a 12-in. circle; place on a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Prick with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes., Spread pesto sauce over the crust. Sprinkle with mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes longer.

Steps:

• Pour water and yeast into a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes till it becomes bubbly.
• Add salt and pesto;mix together.
• Add flour 1/2 cup at a time.
• When it starts to stick together and form a loose ball in the bowl scrape the dough out onto a clean surface and knead until it is relatively smooth and only sticks a little to your hands-about 7-10 minutes.
• Place dough back into the bowl and let rise for a half an hour or till doubled.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Once the dough has risen divide it in half and place each half on a greased or cornmealed baking sheet.
• Spread the dough out gently to get it close to the edges but not all the way, let it sit 5 minutes and push it to the edges of the pan(waiting like this make it easier to spread).
• Spread 1/4 cup of pesto over each pizza.
• Sprinkle with your choice of either mozzarella or parmesan.
• Bake near the bottom of the oven for 8-13 min- until it turns golden on the bottom and around the edges.

Steps:

• In a blender, combine oil and garlic; cover and process until smooth. Add basil and blend thoroughly. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with toppings. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes.