Polish Style Pizza

15 ingredients
34 steps

Ingredients

  • 14 cup warm water
  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 12-3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 12 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, light (or margarine)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut up
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or use Colby or Provolone cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, light (or margarine)
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, light (or margarine)

Directions

  1. 1
    For dough, combine warm water, yeast, and the 1 teaspoon sugar; stir to dissolve yeast.
  2. 2
    Set aside.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl mix 1-1/2 cups of the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and the 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. 4
    Make a well in the center; stir in egg.
  5. 5
    Heat milk and stir into flour mixture.
  6. 6
    Stir in 2 tablespoons melted margarine and the oil.
  7. 7
    Stir in yeast mixture.
  8. 8
    Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
  9. 9
    Turn out onto a floured surface.
  10. 10
    Knead in enough remaining flour to make a oderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
  11. 11
    Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl.
  12. 12
    Turn dough once and cover.
  13. 13
    Let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 hour).
  14. 14
    Meanwhile for filling, place potatoes in a medium saucepan; add water to cover.
  15. 15
    Sprinkle with a little salt.
  16. 16
    Bring to boiling.
  17. 17
    Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and drain.
  18. 18
    Add cheese, 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, and the 1/4 teaspoon salt; mash until smooth.
  19. 19
    Set aside.
  20. 20
    Punch dough down.
  21. 21
    Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
  22. 22
    Divide dough in half.
  23. 23
    Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  24. 24
    On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a 15x12-inch rectangle.
  25. 25
    Transfer rectangle to a lightly greased baking sheet.
  26. 26
    Spread filling over dough to within 1 inch of edges.
  27. 27
    Roll remaining dough to a 15x12-inch rectangle; place over filling.
  28. 28
    Pinch edges to seal.
  29. 29
    Prick dough every 2 inches to allow steam to escape.
  30. 30
    Bake in a 400 degrees F. oven about 20 minutes or until golden brown, covering with foil the last 5 minutes.
  31. 31
    Brush with 1 tablespoon melted margarine.
  32. 32
    Serve warm or cool.
  33. 33
    NOTE: you can also add sautee sliced onions and garlic to the mashed potatoes for more flavor, if you like.
  34. 34
    Nutrition Facts per one serving: Calories 106, Total Fat (g) 5, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 12, Sodium (mg) 115, Carbohydrate (g) 13, Protein (g) 3, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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