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Homemade Pizza

Some consider pizza to be the perfect food. It's a quick weeknight dinner that can easily translate to parties and get-togethers. The endless combination of options makes it easy to pair with wine as well! The dough recipe below comes together quickly (most of the time is spent leaving it to rise) but our pairing ideas can be accomplished with store-bought dough or a phone call to your favorite local pizza place.

This recipe makes two medium sized pizzas but can be divided as you wish. 

PIZZA DOUGH

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 c warm water

  • 2 1/4 t active-dry yeast

  • 1 t sugar

  • 1 t salt

  • 2 T Olive Oil

  • 3 ½ cups whole wheat or white flour

  • Cornmeal for dusting

Directions:

Combine warm, but not hot, water with sugar and yeast in your mixing bowl. Allow several minutes to give your yeast a head start before adding 3 cups of flour, olive oil, and salt. The amount of flour you need will vary so continue adding as you knead until the dough easily forms a ball. Continue kneading for 3-4 minutes or until your dough forms a smooth but springy ball. Place it somewhere warm to rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size. Divide in two and form each portion into balls, allow to rest 10 minutes before rolling flat.

When ready to cook, preheat oven to 475F. Optionally, use a pizza stone or bake in a wood-fired pizza oven if available. Dust pizza pan with cornmeal to prevent sticking. Add sauce and toppings of choice, then bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Keep reading to learn about some of our favorite pizza topping and wine combos!

THAI CHICKEN MANGO PIZZA

Ingredients:

  • Thai basil pesto
  • Grilled chicken
  • Diced mango
  • Red onion
  • Cilantro
  • Drizzle of sriracha

Pairing:

These Thai inspired flavors pair beautifully with the tropical fruitiness of our Viognier. The high acidity helps cut through the heat of the sriracha sauce while keeping the flavors fresh and light. Our tasting room manager Brittany prefers to make this in a flatbread style.

PROSCIUTTO AND CHEVRE WHITE PIZZA

Ingredients:

  • Prosciutto
  • Chevre
  • Arugula
  • Fresh black pepper
  • Squeeze of lemon

Pairing:

Our Sauvignon Blanc deserves a light and delicious pizza to accompany it on warm Spring days. Pile high with arugula after baking and add a squeeze of fresh lemon.

KALE AND MUSHROOM PIZZA

Ingredients:

  • Kale
  • Sauteed mushrooms
  • Red sauce
  • Mozzarella
  • Goat cheese

Directions:

Italian inspired dishes are our first thought when we turn to the Tuscan Cuvee. This is a bit heartier than some of the ideas above, but it is a mouthwatering choice for those BBQ and pizza oven days of Summer.

CLASSIC PEPPERONI AND MEAT LOVERS PIZZA

Ingredients:

  • Mozzarella
  • Pepperoni, wine soaked salami, sausage, your choice!
  • Red Sauce

Directions:

A classic pizza that's hard to turn down. Another fantastic combo to pair with our Tuscan Cuvee. The more meats you pile on, the heavier the red you should grab so don't shy away from our West Crest Cuvee and Cabernet Sauvignon too!