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PIEROGI PIZZA RECIPE

Perfect Pirogi pizza  is packed with garlic mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, fresh yogurt, dry herbs  and mozzarella cheese. My favorite Pittsburgh-area invention!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Pizza Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Chefjar

Ingredients

  • Pizza Crust
  • Active Dry Yeast- 1 tbsp
  • All -purpose flour- 3 1/2 cup
  • Warm water- 1 1/2 cup 100 degrees, but not hot
  • Olive oil- 3 tbsp
  • Salt- 1 tbsp
  • Sugar- 1 tsp
  • No-stick grilling spray for greasing
  • Filling
  • Potatoes boiled and mashed - 4 large
  • Baked garlic cloves- 4 grated
  • New Zealand Cheddar Cheese- 200 gm
  • Fried turkey pieces- 200-300 gm
  • Mozzarella Cheese- 400 gm
  • Yogurt- 2 tbsp per a pizza
  • Dry oregano- 1/2 tsp
  • Basil - 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  • Take a medium bowl,combine 1 tbsp of active dry yeast with 1 1/2 cup of warm but not hot water. Add 1 tsp of sugar and stir well. Put it aside for 5-10 minutes until yeast is completely dissolved.
  • Add 3 1/2 cup of all- purpose flour, 1 tbsp of salt, 3 tbsp of olive oil. Mix well.
  • Knead the dough on the slightly dusted surface for 10 minutes. If you find that dough is a little bit wet, add 1/4 cup flour and keep kneading. You will end with elastic and smooth dough.
  • Form 2 balls, coat them with olive oil and transfer in bowls. Cover with plastic and let it rise for a few hours. Keep in mind that dough will rise in the warm environment only ( 27 C or 80 F).
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  • NOW IT IS TIME TO ASSEMBLE OUR PIEROGI PIZZA!
  • Preheat your oven to 225 C or 425 F. Grease pizza baking tray with wholes.
  • Spread sour cream over the rolled pizza crust.Top generously with grated cheddar cheese.
  • In a large bowl mash boiled potatoes. Add grated baked garlic,fried turkey pieces, dry oregano,basil herbs and black pepper. Combine well.
  • Top cheddar cheese with mashed potatoes.
  • Finally top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 25-30 min. Serve immediately with sour cream.
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