Mini Homemade Pizzas

February 07, 2013

Mini Homemade Pizzas with blue cheese, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon

For the Dough:
2 packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cup warm water
4 cups unbleached flour (separated), plus more for dusting
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for bowl
2 Tablespoons kosher salt
corn meal for dusting the pizza peel

For the Sauce:
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
10 leaves fresh basil, julienned
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

For the Toppings:
16 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese, grated
4 oz parmesan cheese, grated
4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
caramelized onions (made from slowly cooking down 2 thinly sliced yellow onions in 2 TBSP olive oil)
1 package bacon, cooked

Begin by making the dough. I use a Cuisinart with the plastic blade. Dissolve yeast in the warm water. Allow to activate then pour into the Cuisinart. Add 2 cups flour, olive oil, and salt. Pulse until...
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Nutritions

Calories
1128

Sodium
6686mg
278% DV

Fat
35g
55% DV

Protein
55g
111% DV

Carbs
139g
47% DV

Fiber
8g
35% DV