Corn And Mozzarella Pizza Recipe

How to Make Corn And Mozzarella Pizza

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
2. Shuck 1 ear of corn. Place corn on a broiler pan and broil for 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until kernels are lightly browned.
3. Let corn cool slightly, then cut kernels off the cob. You should have about 1 cup of corn kernels. Set aside.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
5. Stir in 1 clove minced garlic. Set aside.
6. In a large bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water (105-115°F). Let stand for 20 minutes until foamy.
7. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup warm water, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, and 3/4 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
8. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5-7 minutes).
9. Add enough remaining flour, as needed, to prevent sticking.
10. Place dough in a large bowl lightly coated with cooking spray; turn to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
11. Punch down the dough. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
12. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 9-inch circle.
13. Place each dough circle on a pizza pan or baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with 1 tablespoon cornmeal, or on a pizza stone.
14. Crimp edges to form a rim.
15. Brush one dough portion with half of the garlic oil mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup corn kernels, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
16. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
17. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
18. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives and 3/4 teaspoon lime zest.
19. Repeat steps 15-18 with the remaining ingredients.
20. Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve half a pizza per person.