Grilled Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 teas. Salt
  • 1 1/2 cup Warm water divided (110F)
  • 3 1/2 cups Unbleached white flour
  • 1/4 cup Corn meal
  • 1/4 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 4 tbls. Olive oil divided
  • 2 teas. Light brown sugar
  • 2 pks. dry yeast
  • Sauce, Cheese, and Toppings of your choice
Note:- (keep in mind the cooking time of these will be shorter than in an oven.
Use toppings that take little time at all (if any) to actually cook and do not
overload. Try using a soft or crumbled cheese and a cooked, warm sauce.)

Method:-

DOUGH: Measure 1/2 c warm water in a bowl. Add sugar and yeast and
stir to dissolve. Let stand at least 5 minutes to proof (froth forms on top).
Meanwhile, sift together into a large bowl the white flour, wheat flour,
corn meal and salt. Make a depression in the middle and add 3 Ts of the
olive oil and 1 c warm water. Add yeast mixture. Mix all ingredients with
your hands and gather together and place on floured board. Knead about
10 minutes, adding more flour if dough is sticky, to form a smooth, elastic
mass. Grease a large bowl with olive oil. Add dough, turning it to coat top.
Cover and let rise in warm place, draft−free location until doubled in size −
about 45 minutes.
While dough is rising prepare desired sauces and toppings. Divide dough
into 6 equal pieces and, on floured surface, roll out to desired shape about
1/2 inch thick. Coat both sides of shaped crust with olive oil, then place on grill
directly over fire until upper surface begins to bubble (about 2 minutes). Fire
must be very hot and grill must be clean (coals should be red with a small flame,
like a steak fire; this is important). Watch crust closely and rotate with spatula
if necessary. Remove crust and turn cooked side up (it should be golden brown).
Brush with olive oil, sauce, cheese and desired toppings. Sprinkle some olive
oil over each pizza. Return for final cooking (2−4 minutes).

Banana Muffins Recipe


Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups (245 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces (65 grams) white chocolate, cut into small pieces
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 8 tablespoons (113 grams) (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 very ripe large bananas (approximately 1 pound or 454 grams), mashed well (about 1-1/2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Garnish: 1 large banana, sliced (optional)

Method 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Butter or spray a 12 - 1/2 cup muffin pan.
In a large bowl combine the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and white chocolate. Set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. With a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, lightly fold the wet ingredients (banana mixture) into the dry ingredients until just combined and batter is thick and chunky. (The important thing is not to over mix the batter. You do not want it smooth. Over mixing the batter will yield tough, rubbery muffins.) Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins and place a slice of banana on top of each muffin for garnish. Bake about 20 - 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack to cool for five minutes and then remove muffins from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Note: To mash bananas I have found the easiest way is to just use my fingers, a fork or a potato masher.
Makes 12 regular sized muffins.


Banana Bread Recipe

 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (55 grams) toasted walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups (245 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 ripe bananas (approximately 1 pound or 454 grams), mashed well (about 1-1/2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Metood

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place oven rack to middle position. Butter and flour (or spray with a non stick vegetable/flour spray) the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 13 x 8 cm) loaf pan. Set aside.
Place the nuts on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Let cool and then chop coarsely.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. With a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, lightly fold the wet ingredients (banana mixture) into the dry ingredients until just combined and batter is thick and chunky. Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips. Scrape batter into prepared pan and sprinkle the top of the bread with coarse brown sugar (optional). Bake until bread has risen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 to 65 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool and then remove the bread from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 1 - 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf.