Cracker-Crust Mushroom Pizza

Health score
12%
Cracker-Crust Mushroom Pizza
70 min.
4
236kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pizza game with a delightful twist? Introducing the Cracker-Crust Mushroom Pizza, a perfect blend of crispy texture and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings together the earthy richness of shiitake mushrooms, the aromatic essence of fresh rosemary, and the comforting warmth of melted mozzarella cheese.

In just 70 minutes, you can create a gourmet pizza that serves four, making it an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or a fun gathering with friends. The unique cracker-like crust is achieved through a simple yet effective dough-making process, ensuring every bite is satisfyingly crunchy. Topped with a zesty lower-sodium marinara sauce and a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano, this pizza is both delicious and a healthier option compared to traditional varieties.

Whether you're looking for a scrumptious appetizer, a hearty snack, or a standout dish for your next antipasti spread, this Cracker-Crust Mushroom Pizza is sure to impress. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a homemade pizza that’s bursting with flavor and creativity!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon active yeast dry
  • 0.8 cup bread flour 
  • tablespoon cornmeal 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • teaspoons rosemary fresh chopped
  • teaspoons garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's)
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin divided
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese fresh grated
  • 0.5 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons semolina flour 
  • ounces shiitake mushroom caps sliced
  • tablespoons warm water (100° to 110°)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • spatula
  • measuring cup
  • pizza stone

Directions

  1. To prepare crust, combine 5 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon oil, and yeast in a bowl.
  2. Let stand 2 minutes. Weigh or lightly spoon 5 ounces bread flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  3. Sprinkle bread flour over yeast mixture.
  4. Add semolina flour, rosemary, and salt. Stir until just combined. Turn dough onto counter; knead 1 minute.
  5. Place dough in a medium bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and place in a warm place, free from drafts, 40 minutes.
  6. Position an oven rack in lowest setting.
  7. Place a pizza stone on lowest rack. Preheat oven and pizza stone to 500; leave stone in oven 30 minutes.
  8. To prepare topping, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. Add 2 teaspoons oil; swirl.
  10. Add mushrooms; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Saut for 2 minutes.
  11. Add garlic and pepper; saut 3 minutes.
  12. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  13. Roll dough out to a thin 14-inch circle.
  14. Transfer dough to a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
  15. Brush the dough with 1 teaspoon oil. Slide dough onto the preheated pizza stone, using a spatula as a guide. Reduce oven temperature to 475; bake 5 minutes.
  16. Remove from oven.
  17. Spread sauce over crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border; top with mozzarella cheese, mushroom mixture, and Parmigiano.
  18. Bake 4 minutes or until crust is browned. Slice pizza into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories236kcal
Protein16.52%
Fat31.43%
Carbs52.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
80.88
Glycemic Load
17.04
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.0160869722781%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.7kcal
11.78%
Fat:8.25g
12.69%
Saturated Fat:2.56g
16%
Carbohydrates:30.72g
10.24%
Net Carbohydrates:28.44g
10.34%
Sugar:1.53g
1.7%
Cholesterol:10.66mg
3.55%
Sodium:640.97mg
27.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.75g
19.51%
Selenium:23.9µg
34.14%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.11%
Phosphorus:165.25mg
16.53%
Calcium:151.36mg
15.14%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.47%
Vitamin B3:2.33mg
11.65%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.15%
Folate:40.04µg
10.01%
Fiber:2.28g
9.12%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.4%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.09%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.13%
Copper:0.14mg
7.06%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
7%
Magnesium:26.85mg
6.71%
Iron:1.16mg
6.43%
Potassium:207.4mg
5.93%
Vitamin A:173.77IU
3.48%
Vitamin K:3.57µg
3.4%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.42%
Vitamin C:1.55mg
1.88%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.12%
Source:My Recipes