OLIVE AND ANCHOVY PIZZA 
Preparation time: about 40 minutes. Rising time: about 40 minutes. Baking time: 15 to 20 minutes. Oven temperature: 450 degrees.

This is a healthy tasting meatless pizza, covered with sliced fresh tomatoes. It makes an appealing supper main dish with a marinated bean salad.

For 1 pizza, 4 to 6 servings, you will need:

1 pkg. active dry yeast
2/3 c. warm water
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 c. all-purpose flour (approximately)
2 med. onions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
3 med. tomatoes, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1 (2 oz.) can flat anchovy fillets, drained
1/2 c. sliced pimiento stuffed olives
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

1. Sprinkle yeast over water in a large bowl. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, salt and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add 1 1/3 cups of the flour. Mix to blend; beat until dough is elastic and pulls away from sides of bowl, about 3 minutes.

2. Stir in 1/2 cup more flour to make a soft dough.

3. Place on floured surface. Knead until dough is smooth and develops small bubbles just under surface, 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl, turning to grease all over. Cover, let rise in a warm place until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.

4. Saute onions until limp and golden in remaining 2 tablespoons oil; mix in garlic and oregano.

5. Punch dough down, then roll or pat into a greased 12 1/2 to 13 inch pizza pan. Spread with onion mixture; cover with a layer of tomatoes. Add anchovies and olives. Sprinkle with cheeses.

6. Bake at 450 degrees until crust is crisp and brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut in wedges to serve.

 

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