Tapenade Tomato Pizza Recipe

Tapenade Tomato Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 recipe Basic Pizza Dough
• 3 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced paper thin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup black and green olive tapenade
• 1/2 cup sliced pitted black or green olives
• 2 teaspoons capers, drained and chopped if large

Method

1. Flatten the risen dough slightly, cover with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and set aside to relax for 10 minutes
2. Place the oven rack on the lowest level of the oven
3. Preheat the oven to 450°F
4. Lightly oil a pizza pan or large baking sheet
5. Turn the relaxed dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and flatten with your hands, turning and flouring frequently, working it into a 12-inch round
6. Be careful not to overwork the middle or the center of the crust will be too thin
7. Transfer the dough to the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet
8. Blot any excess liquid from the tomatoes with paper towels
9. Spread 1 tablespoon of the oil onto the prepared pizza dough, using your fingertips to spread it evenly
10. Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil into the tapenade and spread the tapenade onto the pizza dough
11. Arrange the tomato slices on the pizza and sprinkle with the olives and capers
12. Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 12 minutes
13. Cut into 8 wedges and serve hot

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