Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • *Dough
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • *Topping
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups Monterrey jack or mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup balsamic cherries
  • 10 slices prosciutto ham (sliced into thin strips)
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

Instruction

  • Warm the bowl of a stand mixer with hot water.
  • In the bowl stir together yeast and warm water and leave to dissolve.
  • When this mixture has become frothy,(about 3 minutes) add the remaining ingredients and using the dough hook, turn the mixer to medium-low (speed 2 on mine)
  • Knead at this speed for about 5 minutes, adding more flour if necessary, until dough clings to hook and cleans the sides of the bowl.
  • Remove from bowl and on a lightly floured countertop, shape into a rectangle.
  • Fold the dough into quarter turns, flattening again and repeating.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and put into a greased bowl, turning to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and put in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  • While the dough is rising, caramelize the onions by cooking on a skillet over medium-low heat in 1 tbsp of the olive oil, turning often, about 15 minutes or until caramelized.
  • Remove onions from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 450°
  • Prepare two baking sheets by lining with parchment.
  • Punch the down dough and divide it into two equal pieces.
  • Stretch each piece of dough into a rough rectangle, and place onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Rub each piece of dough with 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Spread Monterrey Jack cheese evenly over both pizzas.
  • Spread caramelized onions evenly over both pizzas, then do the same with the cherries, prosciutto slices, feta cheese, rosemary and thyme.
  • Bake in center of oven about 10 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.