Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Pizza and Bruschetta

More successes from our international cooking. Last night was Italian!

Bruschetta with Gorgonzola and Honey

36 slices (1/2-inch thick) baguette bread, about 1 loaf
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces Gorgonzola, sliced
3 tablespoons honey

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Arrange the sliced baguette on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Bake until the bread is pale golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Arrange the cheese on the toasts and bake until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Drizzle the toasts with honey. Place on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Pizza Dough

1 c Warm Water
3/4 t Salt
1 T Sugar
1 t Yeast
1 T Olive Oil
2 1/2 c Flour

Combine water, salt and sugar, then add yeast. Add oil and flour.
Knead til soft. Let sit 30 minutes. Makes 1 large crust.