HERBED SAUSAGE PAN PIZZAS

Herbed Sausage Pan Pizzas image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 pizzas (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
TOPPINGS:
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/3 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix milk powder, sugar, yeast, salt and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Grease three 9-in. round baking pans., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Press dough to fit bottom and 1 in. up sides of pans. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper., Preheat oven to 450°. Using fingertips, press several dimples into dough. Brush tops with oil mixture. Spread with pizza sauce; top with sausage, onion, mushrooms and cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes or until crusts are golden brown.

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