Dandelion Greens And Caramelized Onion Pizza

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Unbleached Flour
• 2 1/2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Dough (Or King Arthur's White Wheat Flour)
• 1 Package Active Dry Yeast
• 1 3/4 Cups Warm Water
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1 Bunch Dandelion Greens (Or About 8 Cups Chopped Into 2 Inch Pieces)
• 1 Large Red Onion, Peeled And Thinly Sliced
• 2 Large Cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
• 6 Slices Prosciutto, Finely Chopped
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Cracked Black Pepper
• Sea Salt
• 1 1/2 Cups Sliced Fontina Cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the yeast in 1/2 cup of the...: Mix the yeast in 1/2 cup of the water and let sit 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Place the flour into a mound on the...: Place the flour into a mound on the counter creating a well in the center, then add the yeast mixture, olive oil, and sea salt into the well.

3. 3

   Slowly add additional water and mix it into...: Slowly add additional water and mix it into the flour until you have a dough, and knead the dough by hand, adding additional flour to prevent sticking, or a little extra water if needed until you have a soft dough, about 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Oil a large bowl and place the dough...: Oil a large bowl and place the dough into the bowl to rise.

5. 5

   Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in...: Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place until the dough has doubled.

6. 6

   While the dough is rising, prepare the topping.

7. 7

   In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil...: In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and once hot add the onion slices.

8. 8

   Continue to cook the onions over medium heat...: Continue to cook the onions over medium heat until they are very soft and caramelized, then add the garlic and prosciutto, and stir to mix well.

9. 9

   Add the dandelion greens and stir to mix...: Add the dandelion greens and stir to mix well.

10. 10

    Continue to cook until the dandelions are soft...: Continue to cook until the dandelions are soft and wilted.

11. 11

    Season with the cracked pepper and sea salt...: Season with the cracked pepper and sea salt to taste.

12. 12

    Sprinkle each cookie sheet with corn meal and...: Sprinkle each cookie sheet with corn meal and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

13. 13

    Once the dough has doubled, divide it into...: Once the dough has doubled, divide it into two parts, and press each half into a circle about 12 to 14 inches wide onto the prepared cookie sheets.

14. 14

    Divide the topping in half and spread over...: Divide the topping in half and spread over the dough circles leaving a 1 1/2 inch edge all around.

15. 15

    Scatter the cheese slices on top of the...: Scatter the cheese slices on top of the pizzas and bake until browned, about 20 minutes.

16. 16

    Serve either warm or at room temperature.