puff pastry pizza

How To Make puff pastry pizza

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  Step 1
  ITALIAN SEASONING
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  Step 2
  Mix together two teaspoons each of the following dried spices: basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, and crushed red pepper.
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  Step 3
  Chef's Tip: If you don't like it hot, you might want to go easy on the red pepper.
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  Step 4
  Place in food processor or mini prep, and grind to desired consistency.
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  Step 5
  Chef’s Note: If you have your own Italian seasoning, feel free to use it.
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  Step 6
  INFUSED OLIVE OIL
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  Step 7
  Warm up the olive oil (microwave is fine), and then add the smashed garlic clove. Allow the oil to rest for a minimum of 1 hour.
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  Step 8
  Remove the garlic, and reserve the infused oil.
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  Step 9
  THE PIZZA SAUCE
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  Step 10
  In a small bowl, mix the ingredients together, and then add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste.
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  Step 11
  Cover and place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, or overnight.
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  Step 12
  Chef’s Note: The previous step is optional; however, it will give the sauce ingredients a chance to get to know each other.
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  Step 13
  THE PIZZA
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  Step 14
  Cook and prepare your favorite protein (chicken, sausage, pepperoni), and reserve.
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  Step 15
  Chef’s Tip: Pepperoni can be a bit on the greasy side. To eliminate much of that grease, put the cut pepperoni between two paper towels, and put in the microwave for about 30 seconds on high. The paper towels should absorb most of the grease, and leave you with nice pepperoni slices.
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  Place a pizza stone (preferred) or a baking sheet on the lower rack of your oven, and then preheat to 400f/205c.
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  Step 17
  Take the sheet of thawed puff pastry and roll out on a lightly floured surface.
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  Step 18
  Use a fork to dock the puff pastry, and leave about a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
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  Step 19
  Chef's Note: What is docking? Docking is the process of piercing the dough with something like a fork. This prevents the dough from rising as much in the docked areas.
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  Step 20
  Brush with the infused olive oil.
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  Step 21
  Spread the pizza sauce on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around.
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  Step 22
  Add the sausage, chicken, pepperoni, or whatever you’re using.
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  Step 23
  Add the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
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  Step 24
  Top with the thinly sliced onion.
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  Step 25
  Chef’s Tip: If you have a mandolin, you can use it to thinly slice the onions… the thinner the better.
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  Step 26
  Use a pizza peel to place the pizza into the preheated oven.
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  Step 27
  Bake until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and beginning to brown on top, about 20-25 minutes.
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  Step 28
  Add the torn basil, cut the pizza into squares, and serve. Enjoy.
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  Step 29
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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