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Thin Crust Pizza Prasadam.
Ingredients:1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPINGS
1 medium green pepper, chopped, gently roasted
1 cup sliced and gently roasted zucchini
1 diced eggplant, deep-fried
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small saucepan, heat the water, tomato juice and olive oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a bowl; cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch dough down; roll into a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; build up edges slightly.
Spread with tomatoes. Top with eggplant, zuccini, tomato and cheese. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are lightly browned.
Yield: 6 slices. Offer to Prabhupada!
Yudhisthira Dasa