File Name: SWPIZZ.TXT
File Title: Southwest Pizza With Fresh Herbs
Uploaded: 05 August 1993 by Lon Hall


Crust:
1 package dry active yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water (100 to 115 degrees), divided use
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced

Topping:
1 (4-ounce) can diced mild green chiles
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Jack cheese

Preliminaries: Fifteen minutes before baking, preheat oven to 425 
degrees.

Procedure: Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water in a large 
mixing bowl or large bowl of an electric mixer. Add remaining water, 
oil, salt, seasonings, flour and cornmeal, beating vigorously. Knead 
into ball and let rest 10 minutes. Pat or roll into approximately 14-by-
l8-inch rectangle or 16-inch round greased baking sheet. Brush with 
olive oil and sprinkle with garlic. Top with topping ingredients; bake 
at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until crusty.

Presentation: Cut into wedges and serve.

Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings.