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Monday, July 29, 2013

Spinach, Garlic, and Mushroom Pizza


I hadn't had my bread machine out in years and thought it was
about time I got it out and used it.  Do you have that problem?
Mine is so big and bulky, that I can't have it out on the counter
all the time.  Then I forget about it!  Every time I use it, I
wish I did it more often!

I used a pizza crust recipe that Rhonda shared a long
time ago.  It's the one from the Zojirushi Bread Machine cookbook.
  It turns out great every time!

Bread Machine Pizza Dough

1 1/4 c water
1 1/2 T olive oil
3 3/4 c flour
1 1/2 T sugar
1 1/2 t salt
1 1/2 t yeast

In bread machine, place ingredients in pan in the order given.
Select pizza dough setting and let it run it's course.
Mine takes one hour.
When done, divide into 2 balls and loosely cover with plastic wrap.
Rest 20 minutes.  Roll out into 12" circles, lay on cookie sheets that
have been lightly oiled and sprinkled with corn meal.  Prick with fork to prevent shrinking.
  Rest 10 minutes.  Add toppings and bake in the 
center of oven at 425 for 18 minutes.  

For this pizza, I used ranch dressing for the sauce and
sprinkled it with a little garlic powder.
I sauteed mushrooms in olive oil and minced garlic and added
those to the crust along with lots of fresh spinach.
Then I topped it with a shredded 4-cheese blend and also some
shredded Parmesan.  I lightly topped the whole thing with a little
 spray oil and put it them in the oven, baking one at a time.





The leftovers froze well, too. 
I put the frozen pieces on a cookie sheet and baked them
for 15 minutes at 425.  The bottom was still crisp and the
inside still light and chewy.  Yum!  It's become one of our favorites!

42 comments:

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    1. oooh...it is! It's very rich and yummy! The Mister said it was his favorite!

      And look ...you are first!

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    2. ha I know but I dont want tease Pat today lol

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    3. You don't want to tease Pat today? Are you afraid he'll bury you even more? haha.

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  2. Im really curious about bread machine I never had one!

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    1. You would like a bread machine...it does all the work for you! But it is so big and heavy...

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    2. maybe but my kitchen is more smaller than yours so I havent place to put it lol

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    3. well, mine is too small for it to stay out. But it is fun to bring out once in a while. :)

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  3. Spinach I would eat
    Eat it every meal at my street
    Garlic maybe
    The rest is for thee
    And you need one that is new
    So it can fit in the counter at your zoo
    Have a birthday coming up at your sea
    Whisper it to the Mr. like a birdie haha

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    1. Yep, the new ones are probably smaller
      and not heavy and taller!
      Mine is a dinosaur
      and over the counter does soar.
      hahahaha.

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  4. I used to use my bread machine all the time, but now that I'm not cooking for three teenage boys we go through a lot less bread :-)

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    1. If I made loaves of bread, we'd never finish them. Seems like a loaf last forever around here! Where have all the sandwich eaters gone? lol....

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    2. I slice the bread and put it in the freezer. Last week it was rye, but it had been months since the previous one.

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  5. yum. that looks good...ranch dressing as the sauce...my boys would love that....spinach is good too....hmm...they might be up for this one...

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    1. We made one using bbq sauce for the sauce and then topped it with chicken, pinapple and green pepper. Yum.

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  6. Hey Betsy!!
    I have been absent!!
    I wonder why my post from this evening didn't show up when you came over?!
    Thanks for saying you missed me! Much appreciated!!!
    That pizza looks awesome...just the way I like it!!! Sadly...no bread machine here...no room!
    I will come back tomorrow, and view all of your wedding photos...my quick peek tells me that it was beautiful!
    I am trying to get the laundry done tonight...as tomorrow...is Granny Daycare with Vivian!!
    Enjoy the rest of your evening..

    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. You had a new post? How strange! I'm come look for it again!

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  7. this sounds wonderful, I would love to try this!

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    1. Wish you lived close...I'd have you and Garry over for some!

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  8. The pizza looks so yummy..bookmarked this page..will try definitely..sooooo tempting!!!

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    1. It was very yummy! A nice combination for a pizza!

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  9. You got my mouth watering. Yummy!

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    1. Mmmmm...mine, too! Wish it wasn't all gone! ha.

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  10. I'd love a bread machine!! But I do enjoy the process of making and kneading dough by hand too!

    This pizza looks AMAZING!!!! Love the shredded cheeses! Yum!! Take care
    x

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    1. I like the process, too....there's just something therapeutic about kneading dough!

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  11. I never have ate spinach before Betsy so despite this looking delicious spinach is that variable. It must be tasty though, if it's good enough for Popeye then it should be good enough for me!

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    1. Oh, it's good on a pizza....it's very mild and I'm sure you'd love it!

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  12. One of my favourite combinations on a pizza :P Never thought to freeze any left-overs...they usually end up as the next day's breakfast, heh...

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    1. If I left it in the frig, it would become breakfast for Alex. I have to hide things in the freezer! lol....

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  13. Oh yummy!!!! I used to have a bread machine, but decided I didn't use it often enough to make it worth storing. :) I have a Kitchen Aid mixer that does pretty much all the work for me. I never would have thought of that combination for pizza, but it sounds delicious!!!

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    1. Bet your kids would like it, too! Kitchen Aid mixers are the best, aren't they? I use mine all the time.

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  14. Great idea: ranch dressing for the sauce! I'll have to try that.

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    1. I actually think I like the ranch better than tomato sauce! The first time I tried it was with a chicken-bacon-ranch pizza. So good!

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  15. For this...I would come to dinner! :)
    I'd have to leave hubby at home for Thank the Good Lord not a pepperoni in sight. I'm a veggie pizza lover, white pizza lover and you guessed it! hubby is not.

    I'm copying the toppings of this pizza and going to give it a try. I'll buy the crust *Mama Mia's* cause it's the lazy thing to do. :D And I have a thing about dough as in I take all the inside of a biscuit out before I eat it.


    Jake's a Girl

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    1. I got tired of pepperoni a few years ago and haven't missed it at all. You can make his and hers pizzas. Then you don't have to share or compromise. ha.

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  16. That looks great... although if I made it, I might use nothing but Parmesan cheese.

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    1. Then that would just be a cheese pizza. ha.

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    2. I meant instead of the cheese mix you used. I'd use all of the other ingredients!

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  17. Oh, I know these were so delicious! And, that your house smelled like heaven while they were cooking! blessings ~ tanna

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    1. yep...nothing like the smell of parmesan and garlic in the oven!

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  18. left overs???? You have left overs????
    I never have left overs lol
    I love pizza. These look very good!!!

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