My favorite pizza is plain old cheese and pepperoni but from time to time I like to change it up and go with something a little different. This is one that I really enjoyed. The dough recipe will be enough for 2 or 3 pizzas depending on what size you prefer.
Here is what you will need:
Pizza Dough -
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoon (1 package) yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced or shredded chicken cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon Artichoke sauce -
- 6.5-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper
and now its time to cook....
1. in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil and mix at medium speed. continue adding the rest of the flour until you have a smooth dough, knead for 5 minutes
2. place dough in a covered oiled bowl for about 45 minutes so it can double in size.
3. while the dough is proofing place all the artichoke sauce ingredients in a food process and pulse until smooth and blended.
4. once dough has doubled punch it down and move to a lightly floured surface.
5. cut dough into 2 or 3 pieces and form into balls and cover for 5 minutes
6. flatten and shape the dough into a circle, spread desired amount of sauce on the dough, top with chicken and cheese.
7. bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 10-12 minutes (a pizza stone works best, if you don't have one...get one!)
8. let pizza rest for 3 minutes, top with parsley, cut and eat!
