BBQ'd Cornmeal Crust Pizza with Artichokes
"This is what I call a sophisticated adult pizza! Wonderful subtle taste. If you are not too fond of Basil don't use it but I think it makes this pizza, if you can't get provolone cheese use all mozzarella Serve with a green salad"
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
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Crust
- 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1⁄2 cup white flour
- 1⁄2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dry basil
- 3⁄4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lite olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Topping
- 3 tomatoes, cored,halved,seeded and cut into wedges,then halve the wedge
- 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
- 1⁄3 cup sliced black olives
- 2 green onions, cut diagonally,1/4 inch pieces
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 cup provolone cheese, grated
- 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, shredded
directions
- Stir together the whole wheat, white flour and cornmeal, add baking soda and baking powder.
- Combine yogurt with the oil, pour over the flour mixture, stirring it with a fork- be gentle.
- On a well floured surface knead the mixture;ightly into a ball cover and let stand while you prepare the topping (cut tomatoes etc etc).
- Roll out the dough to 1/4" thickness.
- Transfer to a 12" greased pizza pan.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the cheese right on the dough and right to the edge.
- Top with Tomatoes, artichokes and olives.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Have BBQ medium hot and place pan 5-6" above the heat, close cover.
- Rotate the pan every 3 minutes for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is crisp& golden and the cheese is melted Sprinkle with the fresh basil.
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Reviews
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Thank you Bergy, this was an absolutely outstanding pizza! My semolina pizza crust is famous around the block, but your cornmeal/whole wheat combination was two-thumbs-way-up. I also added some dry oregano to the crust. I also like the fact that it calls for yogurt instead of sour cream - i think the crust is more moist this way. I guess the only thing I'd do differently next time is not to add this much cheese. I am a cheese lover, but I think too much cheese for this pizza doesn't do it justice ;p Loved this! -
We enjoyed the interesting combination of flavors in this pizza. Nothing overpowered, and it was subtle but far from bland. My crust turned out a tiny bit chewier in the middle than I wanted, but it was a nice robust crust (held up under toppings) and otherwise had a great texture. I'm thinking the chewiness may have been from using non-fat yogurt, which was all I had. But I was thinking that the crust would be great with some combination of roasted garlic, cheddar, and rosemary, maybe cut up into appetizer size. That might be something to try for a holiday gathering. Thank you for a great dinner and a promising "blank canvas" in the crust!
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Thank you Bergy, this was an absolutely outstanding pizza! My semolina pizza crust is famous around the block, but your cornmeal/whole wheat combination was two-thumbs-way-up. I also added some dry oregano to the crust. I also like the fact that it calls for yogurt instead of sour cream - i think the crust is more moist this way. I guess the only thing I'd do differently next time is not to add this much cheese. I am a cheese lover, but I think too much cheese for this pizza doesn't do it justice ;p Loved this!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Bergy
Small town in the Okanagan, B.C.
On January 10 2010 I will celebrate 9 years of Life with Zaar. I can't imagine being without it! It has become part of my daily routine.
I feel very privileged to be one of the hosts on the Photo Forum. Taking photos of my culinary efforts is a full time hobby and I love it. My friends all know what to expect when they come to dinner "Are you finished taking pictures?" or "Did you get a photo of so & so?" I never let them wait too long and the food is NEVER cold! I now have over 6000 photos on Zaar - some fairly good and some definitely not so good. I am happy to say that practice does help.
My roots are in Vancouver BC Canada - a very beautiful city that holds many wonderful memories for me. In 1990, I decided that for my retirement years I may want to settle in a smaller community and found a slice of heaven in the North Okanagan B.C. I love living here but every once in a while I miss the bright city lights, the Broadway shows and some of the small wonderful ethnic restaurants that Vancouver abounds in. That is easily resolved. I just take a trip to the coast, visit with friends for a weekend see a show and feast on Dim Sum or other specialty foods.
I am getting a bit long in the tooth but was a very adventurous person. I have river rafted Hell's Gate on the Fraser river, been up in a glider over Hawaii (no not a Hang Glider!), gone hot air ballooning in the Napa Valley & the Fraser Valley, driven dune buggies on the dunes in Oregon, Para sailing in Mexico and tried many other adventurous, challenging, fun things. I have yet to try bungee jumping or sky diving. I may do them yet. I love to travel and experience other cultures. Mexco has been a favorite haunt. I have visited that lovely country many many times. Australia is another favorite as is England!
In the past 16 months I have taken off 61 pounds and feel wonderful. I am off all medications and all systems are GO! In years I may be 79 but in spirit I am still in my forties. We are only as old as we allow ourselves to feel. Always think positive. Do something a bit challenging every day & always do something silly every day. Be a kid again! Laugh every day - it is internal jogging.
Here are a few of my photos
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