1ounceGreen olive of your choice (e.g. mix of Castelvetrano and Cerignola)pitted and sliced
1ounceBlack olive of your choice (e.g. Manzanilla)pitted and sliced
1.5ouncesmozzarella cheesefresh preferred
Optional Additional Toppings that pair well with olives!
2ouncesartichoke heartschopped
1ouncefeta cheesecrumbled
½cupspinach(about 12 full leaves)
Instructions
Preheat the oven
Prepare Your Dough
Stretch/roll out the pizza dough to make a pizza ~12 inches in diameter
If you use a pizza pan, add thin coat of olive oil.
If using a pizza peel, flour the peel so the dough won't stick.
Prepare the Ingredients
Have all of your toppings ready to apply. Drain, pit, and slice your olives and combine in a bowl.
Prepare the pizza
Place the dough on the peel or pan. You may need to straighten the edges with your fingers.
Distribute your Greektown seasoning evenly over the pizza leaving about 1" of the outside edge without.
Pour the olive oil onto the center of your pizza dough.
Use a brush to spread the olive oil evenly across the entire pizza and evenly distributing both the oil and the seasoning.
Sprinkle the olive mix and any other toppings you've chosen (such as artichoke hearts, anchovy bits, and/or feta cheese) evenly over the dough. If you are adding a leafy green (like spinach or basil), put that aside until the pizza is cooked.
Cooking Time: Pizza in an Indoor Oven
Cook at 450°F on a pizza pan or cookie sheet
7 minutes, then rotate
7 minutes, then use a spatula to transfer the pizza to the pizza stone
The top of the pizza should already be browning, in which case turn the oven off.
Leave in oven for 5 extra minutes (on a pizza stone if you have one)
Remove and rest for 5 minutes before cutting and eat immediately.
Cooking Time: Outdoor Pizza Oven
Cook at >650°F (unless the crust is very thin, in which case ~900ºF)
6-8 minutes
Rotate a quarter turn 4 times.
Remove and rest for 3 minutes.
If you are going to add leafy greens (like spinach or basil) add that to the top now. You can use whole leaves or cut into smaller sections.
Cut then serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional facts do not include the optional ingredients.We really like a dash of Spice House's Greektown seasoning for this pizza but you can use another brand or make your own with a mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano to taste.