Friday, November 27, 2015

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pizza

(Courtesy of bakedbyrachel.com)

Ingredients:
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. active dry yeast
1 tsp. honey
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2-3 tsp. olive oil
PIZZA:
2 c. mashed potatoes
1 c. stuffing
1 1/2 c. turkey, shredded
1 c. whole milk mozzarella, shredded
1 c. mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c. gravy, room temperature

Directions:
Heat water to 115 degrees.  Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water.  Let sit for 5-10 minutes to proof. 

In the bowl of a stand mixture, with dough hook attachment, add flour and salt.  Turn mixture on low, slowly add yeast mixture.  Increase mixer speed. Add olive oil when dough is just beginning to pull together.  Transfer to a large greased bowl.  Cover and let rise in a warm location until doubled in size, roughly 60-90 minutes. 

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

Grease two 9 inch round cake pans or a large baking sheet.  Stretch and shape dough to the pan(s), rising just slightly up the edge of the pan.

Microwave mashed potatoes to soften.  Divide potatoes in half (if using 2 pans).  Add by spoonfuls to prepared dough.  Gently spread out into an even layer, being careful not to rip the dough.  Add stuffing crumbles and shredded turkey to the mashed potatoes.  Top off with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.  Sprinkle with ground black pepper, if desired.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until desired crispness is reached and edges are golden.  Slice and serve warm with optional gravy drizzle.  Best reheated in the oven at 425 degrees for 6-8 minutes.

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