Bobolipizza Recipes

BOBOLI PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve the dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water (105 F is a perfect temperature) with 1 teaspoon sugar; let sit for 5-7 minutes, or until foamy.
• Add in the rest of the ingredients; mix well.
• Turn out on board and knead for 10 minutes.
• Place back in bowl, covered with a damp towel, and let rise for 34-40 minutes.
• Divide dough into 3 parts, and place in 3 olive oil-coated pizza pie pans; dimple dough with fingers.
• On top of dough, sprinkle a very small amount (approx 1/8 tsp each) of the following ingredients: Kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped rosemary OR thyme.
• Let dough rise 50-60 minutes.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
• The baked crusts can be frozen and reheated at a later time.

BOBOLI PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place crust on a slightly greased baking sheet or pizza pan.
• In a small bowl, combine the oil, pepper, and garlic.
• Brush generously over the crust.
• Scatter the tomato, oregano, and cheese onto the crust.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts.

DELICIOUS PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix the first six ingredients together.
• Spread evenly on prepared dough or Boboli, top with toppings and bake according to dough's directions.

BOBOLI PIZZA CRUST CLONE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients (except second parmesan cheese) to breadmaker in order listed by your manufacturer.
• (put the garlic down inside the flour so it does not slow the yeast) Set breadmaker on dough setting.
• When cycle is done, form two crusts on pizza pans, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, cover and let rise again.
• Bake 5-10 minutes at 450 F until light brown.
• Cool.
• Wrap tightly in foil and freeze.
• (or use).

TRICOLOR BOBOLI PIZZAS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red onions and sliced red bell peppers and sauté until beginning to brown, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let onion mixture stand at room temperature.)
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Place Boboli on pizza pans or cookie sheets. Spread each Boboli with half of olive paste. Top each with half of onion mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese. Bake until cheese softens, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with chopped fresh oregano and toasted pine nuts. Cut pizzas into wedges and serve.
• *An olive spread available at Italian markets and specialty foods stores. If unavailable, use pureed, pitted, brine-cured black olives.