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Yield: 8 servings. 2⅔ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup non-fat dry milk powder 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons active dry yeast ½ teaspoon salt 1¼ teaspoons vegetable oil 1⅔ cups

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 servings. 2⅔ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup non-fat dry milk powder 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons active dry yeast ½ teaspoon salt 1¼ teaspoons vegetable oil 1⅔ cups

School-Special Pizza

Yield: 8 servings.

2⅔ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup non-fat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
1¼ teaspoons vegetable oil
1⅔ cups warm water
½ pound ground country sausage
½ pound lean ground beef
16 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, shredded

For the tomato sauce:
1 (5-ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup warm water

Preheat oven to 475°. Grease and flour a 13 x 18-inch metal sheet pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, milk powder, sugar, yeast, and salt. Pour the oil and warm water into the flour mixture and stir with a spatula until a batter forms.

Spread the pizza dough into the prepared sheet pan, making sure that the dough is spread evenly. Set aside to rest for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, brown the sausage and ground beef together until cooked completely. Chop meat as fine as possible. Drain and set aside.

To make the sauce, combine tomato paste, sugar, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and warm water in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.

Prebake the crust for about 12 minutes. Remove the crust and top with the tomato sauce, then the cooked sausage and beef mixture, and then the shredded cheeses.

Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, or until top is well browned. Remove pizza from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Cut into squares.

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This story was published on Aug 15, 2018

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.