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Greek Pizza Recipe

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This Greek Pizza recipe combines a crisp, buttery crust with vibrant Mediterranean flavors including feta, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and a zesty Greek salad dressing. Perfectly baked and topped with a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, this pizza offers a delightful balance of fresh veggies and savory toppings, making it a unique and delicious twist on traditional pizza.

Ingredients

Pizza Dough and Oils

  • 1 ½ lbs. pizza dough
  • 5 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter (divided)

Cheeses

  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk/low moisture mozzarella (shredded)

Vegetables and Toppings

  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • ⅓ cup red onions (sliced)
  • ⅓ cup green bell peppers (sliced)
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 4 pepperoncini peppers (sliced)
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives

Seasoning and Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon Greek salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and measure: Preheat your oven to 375° F and have all ingredients measured and ready to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  2. Prepare vegetables: Lay the onions, peppers, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and Kalamata olives between paper towels and gently roll to absorb excess moisture. Set aside until needed to keep your pizza crust crisp.
  3. Grease baking pan: Use a pastry brush to coat an 18 × 13-inch sheet pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Roll out dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough to approximately match the size of your pan. Transfer it to the pan, spreading evenly and pushing dough slightly up the edges to form a crust.
  5. Brush and prep crust: Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the dough’s surface and sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly. Prick dough with a fork in several places to vent air bubbles during baking.
  6. First bake: Place the pan on the lower oven rack and bake for 7 minutes. Remove and brush the outer crust with 1 tablespoon of melted butter for a rich flavor and golden color.
  7. Mix toppings: In a small bowl, combine the prepared vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta. Toss with Greek salad dressing, lemon juice, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
  8. Assemble pizza: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the partially baked crust. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then distribute the tossed vegetable and feta mixture evenly on top.
  9. Second bake: Return the pizza to the lower oven rack and bake for an additional 7 minutes to melt the cheese and warm the toppings.
  10. Drain moisture: Remove the pizza and gently dab the surface with paper towels to absorb excess moisture—this step is key to maintaining crust crispness. Brush the crust again with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
  11. Final bake and optional broil: Move the pizza to the upper oven rack and bake for 3 more minutes, or until the mozzarella is fully melted. For a golden bubbly cheese top, broil at 425° F for 1–2 minutes while watching carefully to avoid burning.
  12. Slice and serve: Slice the pizza and, if possible, transfer slices or the whole pizza to a wire cooling rack for 2–5 minutes to allow steam to escape from the bottom, ensuring a firm, crisp crust before serving.

Notes

  • Blotting vegetables to remove excess moisture is essential to prevent soggy pizza crust.
  • Pricking the dough before the first bake helps to avoid air bubbles for a more even crust.
  • Applying melted butter on the crust after initial and final baking adds flavor and helps achieve a golden brown crust.
  • Using a wire cooling rack after baking allows steam to escape, keeping the pizza crust crisp.
  • Broil only briefly and watch carefully to avoid burning the cheese toppings.

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