Mediterranean Pizza

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast (rapid-rise if available)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f)
• olive oil, for brushing
• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 8 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered
• 4 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 for the crust:.
• 2 in a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook) combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
• 3 add the water and oil and mix well.
• 4 if making by hand, turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minute by hand, 5-7 by stand mixer).
• 5 shape the dough into a ball and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
• 6 preheat the oven to 400°f
• 7 use olive oil to lightly grease a round pizza pan. roll out the dough and press into the pan. allow to rest for another 10-15 minutes.
• 8 brush the crust with olive oil and before adding the toppings.
• 9 while the dough is resting in the pan, brown the meat in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
• 10 add the onion and sauté about 5 minutes (or until translucent).
• 11 add the cumin, tomato paste, water, salt, and pepper. simmer 5-10 minutes uncovered.
• 12 layer the meat sauce on the pizza crust, leaving the edge uncovered.
• 13 top with spinach, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
• 14 bake in a 400°f for 25-30 minutes until the crust is lightly browned and the cheese crumbles have melted.