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Sunday evenings are for cooking new recipes while listening to good music. Tonight, I tried the Chimichurri Tomato Pizza Recipe. Top the pizza dough with tomato sauce, cheese, tomato, and delicious chimichurri sauce. Bake it, and bon appetit!
No matter who wins the World Cup, if you make this Chimichurri Pizza you will be the champion!
If you want something delicious and a way to use your garden herbs, then try this pizza with Argentinian chimichurri sauce.
Ingredients
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For Pizza Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Pizza Toppings:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- Chimichurri sauce (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
Instructions
For Pizza Dough:
- Activate the Yeast: Stir active dry yeast in 1 cup of warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it gets frothy.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl mix flour, sugar, and salt. Pour the olive oil and yeast into your dry ingredients. Stir until the dough starts coming together in a shaggy mess.
- Knead the Dough: On a dusted surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes. You want a smooth, elastic texture.
- Let it Rise: Put the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover it with a wet cloth. Let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until it’s doubled in size.
For Pizza Assembling:
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 450F and let it heat up for 20-30 minutes.
- Shape the Dough: After the dough has increased in size, deflate it and flatten it on a dusted surface to fit the size of your pizza pan.
- Layer your Pizza: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on the dough. Sprinkle cheese over the sauce. Top with thinly tomato slices.
- Bake to Perfection: Slide the pizza into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Add Chimichurri and Serve: Spread chimichurri sauce on top, slice it up with a pizza cutter, and dig in!
Notes
- Don’t overtop the pizza too much because sauce or cheese will make the crust soggy.
- If you like your pizza with a little extra crust, reheat each slice before serving.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes to make it elastic and smooth.
- To activate the yeast properly use lukewarm water.
- Add other toppings to your taste or preference.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner, cuisine
- Cuisine: American, Argentinian