Lavash Pizzas With Arugula Eggplant Recipes

WHITE PIZZAS WITH ARUGULA

Steps:

• Mix the dough: Combine the water, yeast, honey and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. When the yeast is dissolved, add 3 cups of flour, then 2 teaspoons salt, and mix on medium-low speed. While mixing, add up to 1 more cup of flour, or just enough to make a soft dough. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth, sprinkling it with the flour as necessary to keep it from sticking to the bowl.
• Knead by hand: When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a floured board and knead it by hand a dozen times. It should be smooth and elastic.
• Let it rise: Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn it to cover it lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Make garlic oil: Place 1/2 cup of olive oil, the garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn't burn. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. (Be sure your oven is clean!)
• Portion the dough: Dump the dough onto a board and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Place the doughs on sheet pans lined with parchment paper and cover them with a damp towel. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• Stretch the dough: Press and stretch each ball into an 8-inch circle and place 2 circles on each sheet pan lined with parchment paper. (If you've chilled the dough, take it out of the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes ahead to let it come to room temperature.)
• Top the dough: Brush the pizzas with the garlic oil, and sprinkle each one liberally with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the pizzas evenly with fontina, mozzarella and goat cheese. Drizzle each pizza with 1 tablespoon more of the garlic oil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the crusts are crisp and the cheeses begin to brown.
• Make the vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup of olive oil, the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Add the greens: When the pizzas are done, place the arugula in a large bowl and toss with just enough lemon vinaigrette to moisten. Place a large bunch of arugula on each pizza and a slice of lemon and serve immediately.

LAVASH FLATBREAD PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. If you have a pizza stone, heat it as well.
• Spray lavash lightly with oil then top with sauce. Too much sauce will make the bread soggy so don't over-do it.
• Top with cheese and oregano, then bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cut into 4 pieces.
• Top with fresh basil and eat immediately.

FERAH'S LAVASH PIZZAS

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
• Place 2 sheets of lavash on each baking sheet. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste over each sheet of lavash. Lay about 6 slices of salami over the tomato paste. Scatter cherry tomatoes, red onion, and black olives on top. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil lavash in batches in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

LAVASH PIZZAS WITH ARUGULA AND EGGPLANT

Steps:

• • Preheat oven to 450°. Toss eggplant with 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Let sit between double layers of paper towels for 10 minutes. Pat dry. Return to bowl; toss with 1 Tbsp. oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until soft and browned, about 15 minutes. • Brush oil on lavash; arrange on 2 more rimmed baking sheets. Top with eggplant and next 6 ingredients. Bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Toss arugula, 1 Tbsp. oil, and juice in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mound salad over pizzas. Cut each into 4 pieces.