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Winter 2015

Recipes

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This delicious Pakistani inspired pizza enjoyed by both children and adults is simple to make.

The homemade pizza crust is fabulous and you can choose from a variety of fresh and healthy toppings.

Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Serves 6

Chips

Ingredients:

  • 2 - medium russet potatoes
  • 2 - tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 - teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 - teaspoon dry mint powder
  • 1/4 - teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 - teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/8 - teaspoon citric acid
  • 2 - cups vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. Peel, wash and cut potatoes into wedges
  2. Place wedges in large bowl, add salt and let them sit for ten minutes
  3. Rinse and drain the potato wedges well and lightly pat dry
  4. Mix cornstarch, salt, mint powder, citric acid, red and black pepper together in a small bowl then sprinkle the spice mix over the potato wedges
  5. Mix well so all the wedges are covered with spices
  6. Heat oil in frying pan on medium *(Tip: The frying pan should have at least 1 1/2 inches of oil. To check if the oil is ready, just put potato wedge in frying pan. Potato should sizzle.)
  7. Place the potato wedges carefully into the hot oil and fry till golden
  8. Turn the wedges over a few times while frying
  9. Remove fries from oil and place on paper towel

Pizza Dough

Ingredients:

  • 2 - tsp. or 1 packet of yeast 
  • ½ - tsp. of sugar 
  • 1 - cup of hot water 
  • 4 - cups of flour 
  • 1 - tsp. of salt 
  • 1/3 - cup of oil

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix yeast and sugar, then add water and mix again
  2. Cover bowl with kitchen towel and let sit for 10 minutes
  3. In a large mixing bowl, sift flour and salt
  4. Make a small well in the middle and pour the yeast mixture and olive oil in
  5. Slowly mix the dry and wet ingredients using a fork
  6. Keep mixing, gradually adding the remainder of the flour *(Tip: Use dough-making machine with a dough hook tool to mix all the ingredients together. Mix dough thoroughly. Add more water until the dough is moist and slightly sticky.)
  7. When the ingredients are well mixed, knead the dough with flour-dusted hands
  8. Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Set aside for 60 to 90 minutes in a warm area until dough has doubled in size 
  9. Place dough on a flour-dusted surface and knead to pull the air out
  10. Divide dough into two and shape into smooth balls
  11. Place the balls well apart on baking parchment, cover loosely and let rise for additional 60 to 90 minutes. 
  12. Roll each ball out on a flour-dusted surface into a circle to fit your pizza pan

Sauce and Toppings

Ingredients:

  • Ready made pizza sauce of your choice
  • Grated mozzarella cheese
  • Bell peppers
  • Green Olives
  • Onions
  • Tomatoes
  • Chips

Instructions:

  1. Pre-heat oven at 300 degrees C. 
  2. Spread pizza sauce on top of pizza dough with a spoon or brush
  3. Sprinkle a generous amount of grated mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce
  4. Add suggested toppings
  5. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Slice and serve your yummy Fried Chip Pizza to friends and family.

ENJOY!