WHITE PIZZA…WITH HERBS

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Take the usual white pizza to the next level with our last conversation piece — fresh herbs. The variety is endless, and usually more green than white in the end, but tasty to the eyes and taste buds. Poppy seeds add a sweet “pop” to the usual pizza.

INGREDIENTS
1 whole wheat pita bread, flat bread, or fresh dough (plus 2 tablespoons flour)
3–4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mixed, chopped herbs: chervil, rosemary, oregano, marjoram, basil, chives, sun-dried tomatoes, etc.
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
3/4 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, grated

PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place pizza tile or baking sheet in oven. If using fresh dough, sprinkle flour on surface and press out pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. While oven is preheating, place small sauté pan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic and sauté for about 4–5 minutes, or until garlic is slightly browned. Place the pizza dough (or pita bread or flat bread) on the heat tile or baking sheet. Spread garlic and olive oil over the surface and top with mozzarella, herbs and poppy seeds. Bake fresh dough for 15 minutes, pita or flatbread for 8 minutes, or until pizza is golden on the edges and crisp underneath. Makes 4–6 servings.