Turkuaz Kitchen Summer Pizza

Turkuaz Kitchen Summer Pizza is made with flour, dry yeast, olive oil, salt, sugar, warm water, pesto sauce, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, baby arugula, garlic powder, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

This delicious Turkuaz Kitchen recipe creates a light and tasty Pizza that takes about 2 hours to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

Turkuaz Kitchen Summer Pizza Ingredients

• 4.5 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (use controlled)

For The Topping:

• 1 cup pesto sauce
• Parmesan cheese
• Mozzarella
• Cherry tomatoes
• Baby arugula
• Garlic powder
• Olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar

How To Make Turkuaz Kitchen Summer Pizza

1. Activate the Yeast: In a medium bowl, add 1/2 cup warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until the yeast is activated.
2. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the remaining water, activated yeast, flour, olive oil, sugar, and salt. Stir and then knead the dough for about 4-5 minutes.
3. Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
4. Punch and Knead: Punch down the dough to release the air and knead it a little. Repeat this process three times. This step is key for a soft and fluffy dough!
5. Final Rise: Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes until it doubles in size.
6. Shape the Dough: Move the dough to a floured counter and stretch it out. Divide the dough into 2 pieces. Let these parts ferment for 10 minutes and then shape them into ovals or circles using your hands.
7. Add Toppings: Spread pesto sauce on the dough. Add Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes.
8. Initial Bake: Preheat the oven to broil. Place the pizza on a tray or pizza stone and cook on the top rack for 3-4 minutes.
9. Finish Baking: Change the oven temperature to 400°F. Move the pizza to the bottom rack and bake for another 10 minutes.
10. Final Touches: Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with garlic powder. Top with baby arugula and additional cheese. Mix 2 tbsp olive oil with 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, pour over the pizza, and serve warm.

Recipe Tips

• Control Water Temperature: Make sure the water for the yeast is warm, not hot. This helps the yeast activate properly.
• Knead Well: Knead the dough for at least 4-5 minutes to develop the gluten, which gives the dough its structure.
• Resting Time is Key: Allow the dough to rest and rise as instructed. This makes the dough soft and fluffy.
• Bake in Stages: Start baking on the top rack under the broiler, then move to the bottom rack at 400°F. This ensures the pizza cooks evenly.

What To Serve With Summer Pizza

This Summer Pizza goes well with a green salad, garlic bread, roasted veggies, or tomato soup. It can also be served with fruit salad, grilled chicken, pasta salad, or white wine for a tasty meal.

How To Store Summer Pizza

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Wrap the pizza slices tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How To Reheat Summer Pizza

• In The Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the pizza on a baking sheet and heat for about 10 minutes or until warm.
• In The Microwave: Place a slice on a microwave-safe plate and heat for about 1-2 minutes or until warm.
• In The Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Place the pizza slice in the basket and heat for about 3-4 minutes.

Turkuaz Kitchen Summer Pizza Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 650mg
• Total Carbs: 38g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 12g

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