Monday, September 6, 2010

Breakfast Pizza

This breakfast pizza is like an entire breakfast on a crust.  I use a whole wheat crust because I think it tastes like toast, then top it with all the breakfast things I like most.  It might sound like it takes a long time, but a lot of it is baking time.  I like to make it on days when I intend to be home in the morning--Labor Day this time, but I have also made it for New Year's Day or Christmas--so the time is less of an issue.  Notice that the tags of this recipe include the ingredients in the gravy.

Serves 4-8

1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 package active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 - 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 batch sausage gravy
1 raw potato
4 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded pizza cheese

1. In large mixing bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in water.  Allow to puff for 5 minutes.  Add oil and whole wheat flour.  Stir well to form a batter.  Add enough of the all-purpose flour to make a stiff dough.  Turn onto floured surface and knead until it is smooth and hard to fold.  Cover with inverted bowl and allow to sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
2. If gravy is not made, make gravy.  Set aside.
3. Shred potato into very cold water.  Remove shredded potato to paper towels and cover with more paper towels.  Apply pressure to squeeze out excess water.  Set aside.
4. Scramble eggs with the 2 tablespoons water.  I do this in a microwave-safe bowl, but you can also do it in a skillet on the stovetop.  Set aside.
5. Grease 16-inch round pizza pan.  Stretch the whole wheat pizza crust dough between your hands until it covers the bottom of the pizza pan.  Bake crust in a 375 degree oven for 5 minutes.
6. While crust is still hot, smooth gravy evenly over it.  Sprinkle evenly with shredded potato and scrambled eggs.  Top with cheeses and put back to bake in 375 degree oven.  Bake another 20-30 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.  Allow pizza to cool for 5 minutes before cutting.  Cut into wedges and serve hot.

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