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Wacky Walnut Pizza from Pizza Therapy

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Wacky Walnut Pizza from Pizza Therapy  Ok, to be truthful, there is nothing wacky about this pizza. The taste of the walnuts shine through on this very tasty pie. We created this by chance. And it worked. Ingredients or the dough: 4 cups of flour 1 teaspoon of yeast 1 teaspoon of salt 1 and 1/2 Cups of water. Mix ingredients together and knead for 6-8 minutes or until smooth and silky. Dough should be slightly tacky to the touch. If very tacky, add a bit more flour. If the dough is dry add a few drops of water. Put dough in a bowl or zip lock bag. Drizzle olive oil over the dough. (Don't completely seal the bag). Put the dough in the fridge and allow it to proof overnight. Dough can stay in the fridge for up to 4 days. Take dough out of fridge when you are ready to make pizza. Allow the pizza dough to warm up to room temperature. (About an hour or so) Makes 3-4 thin crust pizzas Ingredients for Pizza: 2-3 cloves of garlic (minced) 1/2 Cup mozzarella cheese ...

Cappicolla and Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza

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This pizza was the result of having the right kind of ingredients. It truly just made itself. Simple, yet oh so tasty! You can ramp up the taste, if you use buffalo mozzarella. If not available, any whole milk or regular mozzarella will do. Ingredients: Dough for 1 pizza (Dough recipe will make 2 regular sized pizzas or 4 thin Neapolitan pizzas) 4-6 oz. of buffalo mozzarella (whole milk mozzarella is fine) 2-3 cloves of garlic minced 2-4 oz . of parmesan cheese 1 16 oz. can of stewed tomatoes or pizza sauce (One can is enough for 2 pizzas) 4-6 slices of cappicolla (thinly sliced Italian ham) ¼ cup fresh basil or more (if available) olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste Directions: Roll out dough to desired size. Drizzle olive oil on dough. Spread evenly. Drain and crush tomatoes with a fork and then spread evenly on pizza Mince garlic and spread on tomatoes or sauce Slice mozzarella and spread over dough Spread the parmesan on the pizza Cover pizza with th...

Recovery Room: Sail on to Pizza Paradisio

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A mushroom Pizza from Recovery Room, New London Connecticut New London, Connecticut is known for being a safe harbor. The place is steeped in sailing tradition. You can find a wide range of incredible seafood at the World Famous, Captain Scott's and other clam shacks. But, New London also is the home of great pizza. One of the best kept pizza secrets is served at the Recovery Room . Located on 445 Ocean Avenue, the Recovery Room is right down the street from Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. The pizza is thin Neapolitan, with a crispy, yet light crust. We opted for the basic mushroom and a pepperoni. The pizzas were memorable. I have long been a fan of the Recovery Room and whenever, I'm in town, it is one of my first stops. The crust has just the right amount of char. The pizza almost tastes as if it came out of a brick oven. The Recovery Room Crust The toppings are fresh with just the right combination of spices. The taste is consistently good. The Recovery Room has a number...

Cappicolla and Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza

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Cappicolla and Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza (Cappicolla and Mozzarella di Buffala) This pizza was the result of having the right kind of ingredients. It truly just made itself. Simple, yet oh so tasty! The texture of this pizza is superb if you use buffalo mozzarella. If not available, any whole milk or regular mozzarella will do. Ingredients: Dough for 1 pizza (Dough recipe will make 4 thin Neapolitan pizzas) 4-6 oz. of buffalo mozzarella (whole milk mozzarella is fine) 2-3 cloves of garlic minced 2-4 oz . of parmesan 4-6 slices of cappicolla (thinly sliced Italian ham) ¼ cup fresh basil or more (if available) olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste Directions: Roll out dough to desired size. Drizzle olive oil on dough. Spread evenly. Mince garlic and spread on dough. Slice mozzarella and spread over dough Spread the parmesan on the pizza Cover pizza with the cappicolla Bake at 500+ F degrees for 8 to 10 minutes (preferably on a preheated Pizza Stone . Stone should be preheated for 1 hou...

Mozzarella di Buffala: The King of Mozzarella!

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Tomato Pizza Made with Buffalo Mozzarella Most of my pizzas have been made with commercial grade mozzarella. I have gotten good results over the years and have no real complaints. This type of mozzarella is made of cow’s milk and comes in blocks or is already shredded. I used to buy the individual packets in the 8 ounce size. This is probably the worst way to buy mozzarella. I found a great way to save money by buying in bulk at a local food warehouse. I buy a 5 pound bag of mozzarella and divide it up into individual packets that I freeze until I need them. Surprisingly, mozzarella freezes well with no ill effects. Buffalo Mozzarella (Mozzarella di Buffala) is made from buffalo milk and is very different from commercial mozzarella. Buffalo Mozzarella is shaped into a ball and is packed in a brine mixture rather than wrapped in plastic. Fresh cows milk mozzarella is similar to Buffalo Mozzarella and is also packed in brine. The taste of this fresh mozzarella is totally uniqu...