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Ingredients
- 1 c. warm water
- 2 1/4 t. yeast
- 2 t. honey
- 3 to 3 1/4 c. flour
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together water, yeast and honey. Let set for 5 minutes.
- Using the dough hook, mix in 3 cups of flour and olive oil. Knead with dough hook for about 5 minutes. Add more flour if necessary.
- The dough should be smooth and shiny.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl and let rise until doubled (30-45 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- For the toppings:
- 1/4 to 1/2 c. hummus
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 baby eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch slices and roasted
- (To roast eggplant, slice and toss in olive oil. Spread on baking sheet and roast 20 minutes in 400 degree oven until just soft.)
- 1/4 c. chopped Kalamata olives
- 4 oz. goat cheese
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