SPINACH & SMOKED MOZZARELLA PIZZA

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, honey and olive oil. Mix with a spoon, then let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add the flour and Magique, stirring with a spoon until the dough comes together but is still sticky. Using your hands, form the dough into a ball and work in the additional 1/2 cup flour, kneading it on a floured surface for a few minutes. Rub the same bowl with olive oil then place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise for about 1 to 1.5 hours.

Step 2

While the dough rises, heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions with a pinch of Magique. Cook, string often, just until the onions begin to brown, about 20 minutes or so. Stir in the garlic.

Step 3

Stir in the spinach and lemon juice. Stir often until the spinach wilts. Add another pinch of Magique, and a grind of black pepper.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle a bit of flour or cornmeal on a 10x15 inch baking sheet.

Step 5

After the dough has risen, punch it down and place it back on the floured surface. Using a rolling pin or your hands, form it loosely into your desired shape. We rolled out the dough to fit a 10x15 baking sheet to make a slightly rectangular pizza. You could even do two smaller pizzas instead of one larger one.

Step 6

Brush the dough with some olive oil - brush all over to the edges. Layer the sauteed spinach all over the crust. Top with the smoked mozzarella. Add the ricotta in dollops all over the pizza.

Step 7

Place the pizza on the sheet in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Check on it after 15 minutes - if it’s not deeply golden and melty yet, give it another 5 minutes. Once golden and bubbly, remove it and let cool before slicing.

Step 8

Sprinkle it all over with crushed red pepper, parmesan and some fresh herbs or microgreens. Slice and serve. Enjoy!