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Pizza with Fresh Tomato & Basil
Fresh tomatoes make a delicious difference for this speedy pizza.
Image of Pizza with fresh tomato and basil: a speedy microwave pizza recipe provided with nutrition facts for a family dinner dish.
[Makes 1 12-inch pizza]    Cooking time: 40 minutes
 

1 package (14 oz.) machine mix bread flour (white)
1 tablespoon (4 g) active dry yeast, included in bread mix
1 cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 1/2 medium tomatoes, sliced in 1/3 inch (3/4 pound)
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup parsley, finely chopped

1. Set aside 1/3 cup flour for flouring board

2. Pour the milk in a microwave-safe plastic bowl (7 cups.) Cover with a microwave lid and cook on HIGH (1200W) for 40 seconds until it reaches 75 – 85 degrees F. Cool milk, if it is over 85F. Yeast will not activate if milk is too hot.

3. Combine half of the remaining flour and milk. Beat with wire whisk until smooth. Add yeast and mix with wire whisk.

4. Add remaining flour and mix well with a wooden or rubber spatula until smooth. Shape into ball.

5. Cover the dough with a microwave lid and cook on HIGH (1200W) for 10 seconds.

6. Tamp down dough in a square shape on a lightly floured board. Form it into ball by folding the corners into the center and pinching the ends together.

7. Place lightly moistened paper towel over the dough to prevent it from drying out and leave for 10 minutes at room temperature.

Image of poking holes on the pizza dough with a wooden fork.Image of rolling out the pizza dough.Image of pinching up the edge around the rim. 8. Place the dough on a 12 x 14 inch piece of parchment paper* and poke 10 – 12 holes with a wooden fork tines to aerate dough for a lighter texture. Flour lightly and roll out with a rolling pin into a 10 – 12-inch oval. Pinch up a 1/3 inch edge around the rim.

Image of the pizza topped ready for baking.Image of the pizaa topped with tomato slices. 9. Spread 1 tablespoon of the olive oil on top with spoon. Sprinkle garlic around the pizza. Place the tomato slices around, so they don't overlap. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, basil leaves, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

10. Drizzle the remaining olive oil. Place lightly moistened paper towel over the dough to prevent it from drying out, and leave for 10 minutes at room temperature until it becomes 1 1/2 times its original size.

11. Remove the towel. Bake on the upper rack of a preheated oven, at 400F for 15 – 18 minutes or until the cheese melts and the crust turns golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve.

* If parchment paper is not available, spread dough on a lightly floured board, and transfer it to greased baking sheet.
* When using plastic wrap as a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.
* Resin-treated plastic bowls work well. Dough does not stick and it is light enough to handle easily.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.


Nutrition Facts
One serving (1/8 pizza) contains:
Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Protein
266 7.2g 1.2g 5mg 501mg 40.0g 2.3g 10.2g
 
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