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Autumn Harvest Pizza with Butternut Squash, Arugula, and Mushrooms

Laura Norris
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon vital wheat gluten*
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil + extra for greasing
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup warm water

For the pizza

  • 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 12-15 crimini mushrooms
  • 1 cup cubed butternut squash
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 large handfuls of baby arugula
  • 3-4 oz. gruyere cheese shredded

Instructions
 

For the dough

  • Stir together the flour, vital wheat gluten, salt, and yeast. Add the oil and 1/2 cup of warm water and stir until a ragged dough forms.
  • Knead on a clean surface or in the bowl for 2-3 minutes, adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time if needed.
  • Grease the mixing bowl with olive oil, return the dough to the bowl, and cover with a towel Let rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours, or in the fridge for up to 12 hours.

For the pizza

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Season the onions, mushrooms, and butternut squash with salt and pepper. Saute in a pan (using oil or butter as needed) for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft.
  • Shred your cheese if needed. Roll out the dough into a pizza pan and spread the olive oil evenly across it. Sprinkle on the garlic and add the arugula on top of the crust. Top with the cheese and cooked vegetables.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

*The vital wheat gluten is optional, but it adds a desirable thickness chewiness to the whole wheat crust.