4cupsall-purpose flour 480g, plus extra for kneading
2packages dry yeast14g
2tbspgranulated sugar12g
1pinchkosher salt
1tspolive oil plus more for the bowl5mL
For the Pesto:
3cupsbasil75g
1/4cuppine nuts35g
1/2cupolive oil118mL
1/3cupparmesan30g
1/2tspsalt2.5g
4clovesgarlic
For the Toppings:
24whte baby potatoes
1 1/2cupsshredded mozzarella165g
1tspolive oil5mL
1pinchsea salt
Instructions
For the Dough:
In a warm mixing bowl, add warm water (about 100F), yeast and sugar. Wait about 7 minutes or until you see bubbles forming in the mixture.
Pour in salt, rosemary and olive oil. Mix until combined.
Attach a dough hook to a standing mixer. Add the flour.
Mix on low for about 1 minute. Increase to medium speed until the dough comes together in a ball
Use olive oil to coat the dough ball. Place it in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a fabric bonnet and place in a draft-less place to rise for about an hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 450F degrees. When the dough has doubled, punch it down with your fists. Flour a work surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
Cut the dough into 4 parts.
Work each dough ball into a stretched circle.
On piece of parchment paper, prepare each pizza crust by pressing the dough down to create a collar. You can also bake your pizzas on a baking tray or pizza stone.
For the Pesto:
Place basil, parmesan, salt, pine nuts and garlic into the blender.
Pour in olive oil as the blender begins to blend the original ingredients.
For the Topping:
Slice the baby potatoes thinly. Separate the colors and par boil for a couple minutes to tender.
Spread pesto on the dough and top with shredded mozzarella
Arrange your potatoes on your pizza. Lightly brush with olive oil once potatoes are arranged and sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until crust is gold and potatoes are nice and tender.