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Ham and Gorgonzola Pizza

Name: Ham and Gorgonzola Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons); 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil; 1 cup very warm water (120°F to 130°F); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/3 cup refrigerated Alfredo sauce; 1 cup cubed cooked ham; 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese (2 oz); 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Prep 20 min
Total 60 min
Servings 6

Hot from the oven in an hour, this homemade pizza beats delivery any day! Alfredo sauce, ham and Gorgonzola are a tasty alternative to typical pizza fare.

September 8, 2011

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 cup very warm water (120°F to 130°F)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup refrigerated Alfredo sauce
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese (2 oz)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Steps

1

In large bowl, mix 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast. Add 3 tablespoons oil and the warm water; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour until dough is soft and leaves side of bowl. On lightly floured surface, knead dough 4 to 5 minutes or until smooth and springy. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes.
2

Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large cookie sheet or 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray.
3

Divide dough in half.* Press half of dough into 12-inch round on cookie sheet. Brush dough with 1 teaspoon oil. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
4

Spread Alfredo sauce on warm crust. Sprinkle with ham, Gorgonzola cheese, onions, mozzarella cheese and oregano. Bake 9 to 11 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.