Greek Pizza Muffins

Greek Pizza Muffins

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

2/3 cup Yellow Onion, finely chopped

2/3 cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped

1/4 cup Sausages and Button Mushrooms, chopped

1/3 cup Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour

1/3 cup All-purpose Flour

2 tsp Baking Powder

1 1/2 tsp fresh Oregano, chopped, or 1/2 tsp dried Oregano

1 tsp Granulated Sugar

1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp Salt

1/3 cup Low-Fat Milk

1/3 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled

1 large Egg, well-beaten

2 tbsp Tomato Paste

2 tbsp Kalamata Olives or any Black Olives, chopped

1/2 cup pizza sauce

some shredded mozzarella

Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Add-in onion and red bell pepper, and stir-fry.

Add-in the sausages and mushrooms; stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, coat a muffin tin with cooking spray, and preheat the oven to 205°C.

In a medium bowl, whisk-in whole-wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, oregano, sugar, garlic powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

Stir-in milk, feta cheese, egg, tomato paste/pizza sauce, and olives into the onion mixture.

Make a well in the dry ingredients; then add-in the wet ingredients, and stir until just combined.

Fill the prepared muffin pan with the batter, about two-thirds full.

Top each muffin with 1 teaspoon pizza sauce, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.

Bake the muffins about 12~15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Remove from the oven, let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Happy Eating!!

Notes:

Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Serve at room temperature or reheat at 175°C.

I used this black olive.

Pizza Bread

Pizza Bread

Ingredients:

Bread Dough:

2 1/4 tsp Yeast

2 tbsp refined White Sugar

2 tbsp Canola Oil

1/3 cup Milk

1/2 cup Hot Water

2 cups All-purpose Flour + lots for dusting


4 tbsp Pizza Sauce or Spaghetti Sauce

Topping:

1 small Yellow Onion, minced

1 small Green Paprika, minced

4 tbsp Sweet Corn Kernels

1 big Sausage or Ham, sliced

2-3 tbsp Cheddar Cheese, grated

2 tbsp Cream Cheese

1/4 tsp Salt

a dash of black pepper

Garnish:

Parsley Flakes, Basil, or Oregano

Tomato Ketchup

Mayonnaise

Instructions:

To make the bread dough:

In a large bowl, mix together hot water and sugar, continuously stir until dissolved.

Add-in yeast and mix until dissolved.

Mix-in oil and milk.

Add flour, mix thoroughly then knead in a floured board until it’s not sticky on the hands. 

When the dough is already smooth, thin, and elastic; Shape the dough into a smooth ball.

Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cling wrap, and leave to rise in a draught-free place  for at least an hour or until double in size.

Meanwhile, prepare the topping.

To make the topping:

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the topping. Mix well, and set aside.

When the dough is ready, Roll it out into a 15cm x 7cm rectangle.

Then, fold over the edges about 1/2".

Fork dough to release air.

Place on the baking tray with wax paper.

Leave to rise for 40-50 minutes, or until 2 times in size.

Spread pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce on top of the dough.

Place the topping into the center; then top with mayonnaise, drizzle with tomato ketchup, and sprinkle some parsley flakes.

Bake in preheated 200ºC oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden.

Serve and Enjoy!!

Note:

Best served hot or warm.

Can be kept for 2-3 days in airtight container in the refrigerator, re-heat in the oven or microwave before serving.