Pizza pot pie

[jglass]

PIZZA POT PIE
Makes 6 to 8 servings
This is a deep-dish pizza that's baked with the thick crust on top. Layers of cheese, meat, and fresh vegetables meld together beneath to create a real crowd pleaser!
1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 pound pepperoni, diced into Winch cubes
12 ounces fresh spinach leaves, cleaned
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Vz cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound meaty plum tomatoes, seeded and
thinly sliced
1 recipe Quick-Rising Pizza Dough (page 99)
Olive oil

In a heavy, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, saute the beef, onion, 1 garlic clove, and the mushrooms until the meat is browned and the mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the pepperoni and stir to combine. Turn the mixture into a 10-inch-deep pie pan and spread it in an even layer.
Place the same skillet over high heat and add the remaining clove of garlic, and the spinach leaves. Cover and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and spread in an even layer over the meat in the pie pan. Top with the mozzarella and half the Parmesan. Cover evenly with the tomato slices, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out the pizza dough and place on top of the ingredients in the pan, tucking in the edges all around. Pierce with a sharp knife to make vents and brush with olive oil. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the crust is golden. Serve hot.

QUICK-RISING
PIZZA DOUGH
Makes enough dough for one 12-inch pizza


1 package (2 1/2 tablespoons) quick-rise active dry yeast
1/2 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup warm water (105°-115°F)
l/2 teaspoon salt
I 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast and the sugar in the warm water. Let it stand for 5 minutes, or until the mixture foams. Stir in the salt, P/2 cups of the flour, and the olive oil, mixing until smooth. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead, adding more flour as necessary, until the dough is smooth and satiny. The kneading may also be done in a food
processor using the dough hook. Let the dough rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Gawd, janie! MMM, MMM, MMM!

[jglass]

I downloaded a new cookbook last night that was potpies.