Caramelized Onion Pizza With Goat Cheese And Turkey Sausage Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine yeast and 1/4 cup warm water (not more than 110 degrees) until dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes, until creamy, then stir well.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, the whole-wheat flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the yeast mixture, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 3/4 cup warm water (not more than 110 degrees). Mix until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes, adding only enough of the remaining 1/2 cup all-purpose flour to make a very soft dough. Form the dough into a ball, and place into a large, oiled bowl, turning to coat.
• Cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic cloves, and cook until they begin to soften, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, and cook until golden brown, stirring often, about 50 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet on medium-high heat. Add sausage, and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and slice into 1/4- to 1/2-inch rounds. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Brush two baking sheets with olive oil, and set aside. Punch dough down, divide in half, and form each half into a ball. Roll one half of dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter, keeping other ball covered with plastic wrap while working. Roll out second ball of dough, and transfer dough rounds to baking sheets. Brush the top of each dough round with olive oil. Divide onions in half, and spread a layer on each crust. Sprinkle the sausage on top of each crust, and dot each pizza with half the goat cheese. Bake until crusts are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs. Slice the pizzas into small wedges, and serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED ONION, SAUSAGE AND BASIL PIZZA

Steps:

• Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Sprinkle a heavy baking sheet (without sides) with cornmeal and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onions, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sausage. Using a wooden spoon, break up the sausage and cook, stirring constantly, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 13-inch diameter circle, about 1/4-inch thick. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Spread the onion mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted, about 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped basil. Cut the pizza into wedges and serve.

CARAMELISED ONION & GOAT'S CHEESE PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Tip the flour into a mixer with a dough hook, or a bowl. Add the yeast, salt, oil and just under 100ml warm water then mix to a soft dough. Knead in the food mixer for about 5 mins, but if making this by hand, tip onto a work surface and knead for about 10 mins. The dough is sticky, but try not to add too much extra flour. Leave in the bowl and cover with a tea towel while you make the topping. There is no need to let the dough prove for a specific time - just let it sit while you get on with the next step.
• Tip the onions into a non-stick wok and add the oil, 4 tbsp water and balsamic vinegar. Cover with a saucepan lid that sits inside the pan to help the onions soften, then cook for 15 mins, stirring about 3 times and replacing the lid quickly so as not to lose too much moisture. After the time is up, the onions should be golden and all the liquid gone. Tip onto a plate. Add the spinach and garlic to the pan and stir-fry until the spinach has wilted.
• Take the dough from the bowl and cut in half with an oiled knife, then press each piece into a 25-15 cm oval on a large greased baking sheet with oiled hands. Don't knead the dough first otherwise it will be too elastic and it will keep shrinking back.
• Spread with the spinach followed by the onions, then dot with the cheese and scatter with the olives, thyme and sunflower seeds. Bake for 15 mins until golden and the base is cooked through.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE PIZZA

Steps:

• To make the pizza crust, place the flour, yeast and salt in a bowl. Add 3/4 cup lukewarm water and use a flat-bladed knife to mix until just combined. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Place in a light oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour.
• To make the caramelized onions, heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add the onion, thyme and garlic, and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 23-30 minutes, or until the onions are very soft. Add the sugar and vinegar, and increase the heat to high. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until the onions start to caramelize. Set aside to cool completely.
• Preheat oven to 450°F Lightly grease two bake proof trays.
• Use your fist to pound the dough. Divide into two. Roll both portions and place on two bake proof trays.
• Spread the caramelized onions over both of the dough bases and sprinkle over the goat cheese.
• Bake the pizzas, turning the trays halfway through cooking for 15-20 minute, or until the top are golden and the bases are crisp.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°.
• Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onion; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover and cook for 11 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet. Combine the sauce and tomatoes. Spread sauce mixture over pizza crust.
• Top with onion and cheese. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with basil. Cut into 6 wedges.