Bacon Potato Rosemary And Fontina Pizza Adapted From Tyler Florence Recipe 435

BACON, POTATO, ROSEMARY AND FONTINA PIZZA, ADAPTED FROM TYLER FLORENCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• To make the pizza dough (which is really good): In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and water and stir gently to dissolve. Let the mixture stand until the yeast comes alive and starts to foam, 5 to 10 minutes. If you're using a stand mixer, combine the salt and flour to the bowl and pulse a few times to mix. Add the yeast mixture, at the lowest speed, until the flour incorporates. When the dough starts to come together, increase the speed to medium and mix until the dough gathers into a ball. This should take about 2 minutes. Add the olive oil and pulse a few more times. Stop the machine periodically to scrape the dough off the hook. Get a feel for the dough as you're making it by squeezing a small amount together between your thumb and fingers. If it's crumbly, add more water, if it's sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over itself a few times, kneading until it's smooth and elastic. If you're making the dough by hand, add the yeast mixture to a large bowl and stir in the salt and the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Then begin stirring in the flour. When the mixture becomes too stiff to stir with a spoon, knead in the rest of the flour by hand, adding just enough so that the dough is soft but not too sticky. As you work, squeeze a small amount of dough together between your thumb and fingers. If it's crumbly, add more water; if it's sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Form the dough into a round and put it into a lightly oiled bowl, turning it over to coat the dough entirely with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot (i.e., over a gas pilot light) until it doubles in size, about 1 hour*. NOTE: *I turned my oven on to warm, then turn it off. This helps to speed up the proofing of the pizza dough. For the pizza: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Put a jelly roll pan or half sheet pan in the oven. In a large mixing bowl, combine the fingerling potatoes, onion, bacon*, and rosemary leaves (and fresh garlic, if using). Add 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss together to coat with olive oil. NOTE:* I pre-cooked the bacon, but didn't over crisp it. I'm glad I did this, as the bacon was cooked perfectly. Take the preheated jelly roll pan out of the oven and drizzle some olive oil over entire surface. Cut the dough into 2 pieces and reserve 1 piece for another use*. NOTE: I actually used 3/4 of the dough, and rolled in on a non-stick pie crust mat. I was able to pre-cut it to fit my jelly roll pan, which I thought was easier. Otherwise, stretch the pizza dough out so it is just bigger than the pan, then lay it inside the pan so the dough comes up the sides to form a crust on the rim. Pour the potato mixture onto the pizza dough, then sprinkle with shredded fontina (I increased the amount to 2 cups). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until crispy and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. OPTIONAL BUT GLAD I DID THIS: Garnish with arugula and drizzle the lemon juice over the top. Serve immediately.

POTATO AND BACON PIZZA

Steps:

• Freeze the bacon on a plate until firm, 20 to 30 minutes (this will make it easier to chop). Dice the bacon and set aside.
• Meanwhile, place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the top third of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Brush a large piece of parchment paper with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stretch the pizza dough into an 11-by-15-inch rectangle on the parchment. Transfer the dough (on the parchment) to a pizza peel or another inverted baking sheet; set aside.
• Peel and very thinly slice the potatoes with a mandoline or knife and place in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and toss the potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper until fully coated.
• Spread the potatoes all over the pizza dough, with a slightly thinner layer in the center. Top with the bacon. Slide the pizza (on the parchment) onto the hot pizza stone and bake until the crust is golden and the potatoes are tender and crisp around the edges, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and dot with the cheese, then return to the oven and continue baking until the cheese just melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

POTATO AND ROSEMARY PIZZA

Steps:

• Combine the water, sugar and yeast in a small jug; stand in a warm place for about 10 minutes or until the mixture becomes frothy.
• Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl, add the yeaast mixture; mix to form a soft dough; knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes or until it is smooth and elastic; place the dough in a lightly greased large bowl; cover; stand in a warm place for about an hour or until it has doubled in size.
• Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced/400°F/6 gas mark and grease two oven trays.large enough to accommodate two18cm x 30cm (7 inch x 12 inch) pizzas.
• Divide the dough in half; roll each portion into a two18cm x 30cm (7 inch x 12 inch) rectangle; place the rectangle of dough onto the two oven trays; brush the pizza bases with half of the olive oil.
• Combine the potatoes, garlic, rosemary thyme (and/or whatever other herbs you are adding), sea salt, black pepper (and bacon if using) and the remaining oil in a medium-sized bowl; layer the potato mixture over the pizza bases.
• Bake the pizzas for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes and the edges of the pizza bases have browned.

BACON HASH RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Slice bacon into small pieces and add to a hot cast iron skillet. Once bacon starts to render fat a bit, add onions and cook. Turn down to medium low. Meanwhile cube yukon gold potatoes into small cubes. I don't peel them, but you can if you want. Just cut off any big eyes or blemishes... Add potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. This is an exercise in patience. every few minutes stir the contents, scraping the bottom of the pan. Once the bacon grease is absorbed, add a little of the olive oil and butter and continue to cook. Keep this up until the potatoes are tender and everything is crusty and brown. taste occassionally to see if more seasoning is required. Amount of salt depends on the bacon. Once crusty, fry 2 eggs over easy for each serving. put potatoes on a plate, top with shredded cheddar cheese and 2 fried eggs. Enjoy!

FONTINA & SWEET POTATO PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Peel and cut sweet potato into 1/4-in. slices. Cut each slice into 1/2-in.-wide strips; place in a microwave-safe dish. Add water. Microwave, covered, on high 3-4 minutes or until potato is almost tender. Drain; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Unroll and press dough onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. If desired, pinch edge to form a rim. Sprinkle with mozzarella and fontina cheeses; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil., Top with sweet potato; sprinkle with herbs. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake on lowest oven rack 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.