Now I'm not complaining...but the only down side to growing Shiitake mushrooms is that when they do produce...you have way more than you could ever want...all at once! So to use up some of my surplus...Pizza!
This definitely is one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten...earthy mushrooms...three kinds of cheese...fresh herbs...I could eat this every day!
I did cheat and picked up my pizza dough at the Publix bakery...nothing wrong with cheating...but it's just as good as homemade.
Shiitake Mushroom Pizzas with Goat Cheese
adapted from Bon Appetit June 2007
2- 1 lb balls pizza dough (I bought mine from the Publix bakery)
3 tbs extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup (packed) grated whole milk mozzarella
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
6 oz goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
2 tbs sliced fresh chives
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Position 1 rack in the bottom third and 1 rack in the top of the oven. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat 3 tbs olive oil. Add the mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Toss in the rosemary and saute until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Roll the dough into two 10-inch rounds and place on two greased cookie sheets. Brush the dough with oil. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Top each with half the mushrooms and dot with the goat cheese. Bake 8 minutes; reverse sheets. Bake until the crusts are brown on the edges, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.
*This recipe makes two pizzas (pizza really turns me into a pig), but it could easily be halved.
Have you considered drying them? Paper bag in small batches, away from moisture, middle or bottom of fridge, not drawers or top shelf near freezer, they will dry out on their own in the bag, less than a week, let them sit out over night then seal them up in baggies pressing air out, and or freeze them.
ReplyDeleteI love this pizza idea! Slams in my food department, especially with goat cheese, yum!
Looks awesome and great cheese choices, nothing wrong with cheating, I usually will always use my Whole Foods pizza dough, it's top class.
ReplyDeleteTake care..
your pizza with homegrown mushrooms look so good and tempting!
ReplyDeleteYour mushroom dishes look terrific - you've had better luck with growing yours than I have.
ReplyDeleteTHAT looks absolutely delicious! Love those Shiitake and adore goat cheese. I would have to make 2 pizzas for I too am a pizza pig. LOL
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm time to go and get some lunch this is making my mouth water :-) Diane
ReplyDeleteI am blessed by the fact that Peter has become an expert at baking pizzas over the years. I love the sound of this and can't help wondering if there is some way to make a mushroom concoction that one could freeze so as not to lose any of your bounty.
ReplyDeleteA rectangle pizza with lots of fresh mushrooms....I like!:D
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. Your pizza is calling my name all over! :) Are you kidding me, too much mushrooms? I've never grow my own mushrooms but that sounds lovely to me. My whole family loves mushrooms and can never have too much! I better get my hands on some soon. Can't wait to harvest and cook them right the way. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks delicious! I am very envious of your shiitaki mushroom crop. I loved reading about how you grow them. Our grocery store is offering home mushroom kits but they're pretty pricey.
ReplyDeleteCan't go wrong with pizza. Your pizza looks wonderful. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI could eat this pizza every day for sure! That is one awesome looking pizza! I've gotten my fair share of pizza dough at Publix bakery too, often the last minute decision. I really want to look into this mushroom growing! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pie! I like the use of goat cheese and parmesan instead of just mozzarella. That brings a nice sharp taste. My favorite use of mushrooms is the obvious, sauteed to top steaks.
ReplyDeleteDid you grow your mushrooms from a kit? Love this style of pizza, very tasty.
ReplyDeleteWow, shitake in pizza! Sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHey... thanks for dropping by my blog. See you are a pizza fan as well!... Gonna go look around your blog, but first...
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I a printing out this recipe. I love the blend of flavors you came up with in this recipe!
ReplyDeletei have never grown my own mushrooms but I can't see myself complaining of too much mushrooms.
ReplyDeleteyour pizza looks and sounds great!