Pizza with Caramelized Fennel, Onion, and Olives

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Very savory and sophisticated, especially for people who need some changes from ordinary pizza. Big hit.

120 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 100 minutes

208 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients


For the dough:
1 1/2	teaspoons	yeast, active dry
2/3	cup	water	warm, 100° to 110°
2	cups	flour, all-purpose	divided
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	x	nonstick cooking spray
2	teaspoons	cornmeal	yellow

For the topping:
1	tablespoon	olive oil
4	cups	fennel bulb	thinly sliced, about 4 small bulbs
2	cups	onion	thinly sliced
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	oregano	dried
1/4	teaspoon	thyme	dried
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper

Remaining ingredients:
1	cup	pasta sauce	bottled tomato-basil, such as Classico
1	cup	mozzarella cheese, non-fat	shredded, or reduced fat
1/4	cup	kalamata olives	coarsely chopped pitted

Directions

To prepare dough, dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl, and let stand 5 minutes.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

Add 1 3/4 cups flour and salt, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface.

Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).

Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.

Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into the dough. If an indentation remains, dough has risen enough.)

Punch dough down; knead 5 times, and let rest for 15 minutes. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.

Place dough on a (12-inch) pizza pan or baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal.

Crimp edges of dough with fingers to form a rim.

To prepare the topping, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.

Add the fennel and the next 5 ingredients (fennel through black pepper), and cook for 20 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently.

Preheat oven to 450°.

Spread sauce over crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border; sprinkle with fennel mixture, cheese, and olives.

Bake at 450° for 18 minutes or until browned.

Reviews

This is an absolutely wonderful pizza, first time to make a pizza by myself, I just followed ingredients exactly, and the pizza is so delicious, will make it again.
8 months ago by lover

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 169g

Amount per Serving

Calories 208 11% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 427mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 41.0g	14%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	16%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 6.0g	12%