Comments on: Recipe: The BEST Homemade Pizza EVER and “Italian Mojitos” http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos Use the ingredients you have on hand to make delicious dishes. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:24:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sourdough Spelt Pizza Dough « The Left Over Queen http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-2#comment-114347 Sourdough Spelt Pizza Dough « The Left Over Queen Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:37:20 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-114347 [...] We used to use the Olive Oil bread dough from Artisan Bread in 5, religiously. However, during that time, we had a bit of a wrench thrown into the works, when I discovered that I was having trouble with wheat. So we experimented with gluten free flours, and pizza dough recipes, and all of them really left a lot to be desired. So we had some sad and disappointing Friday nights. I was determined to find a pizza dough that was up to par taste and texture wise, and at the same time didn’t make me wake up with a hangover feeling the next day. This is where the sourdough comes in. I had heard through the blogosphere that people with wheat intolerance (NOT Celiac) were able to tolerate sourdough bread products. It has to do with neutralizing enzyme inhibitors, which interfere with digestion and breaking down phytic acid, which generally blocks mineral absorption. Sourdough cultures also predigest or completely break down the gluten during the fermentation process. Creating a bread that is more digestable. I also used spelt flour, because I have found that it is not as “heavy” as whole wheat, and closer to the feeling of a traditional pizza crust, like you would find in Italy. [...] [...] We used to use the Olive Oil bread dough from Artisan Bread in 5, religiously. However, during that time, we had a bit of a wrench thrown into the works, when I discovered that I was having trouble with wheat. So we experimented with gluten free flours, and pizza dough recipes, and all of them really left a lot to be desired. So we had some sad and disappointing Friday nights. I was determined to find a pizza dough that was up to par taste and texture wise, and at the same time didn’t make me wake up with a hangover feeling the next day. This is where the sourdough comes in. I had heard through the blogosphere that people with wheat intolerance (NOT Celiac) were able to tolerate sourdough bread products. It has to do with neutralizing enzyme inhibitors, which interfere with digestion and breaking down phytic acid, which generally blocks mineral absorption. Sourdough cultures also predigest or completely break down the gluten during the fermentation process. Creating a bread that is more digestable. I also used spelt flour, because I have found that it is not as “heavy” as whole wheat, and closer to the feeling of a traditional pizza crust, like you would find in Italy. [...]

]]> By: The Left Over Queen » Blog Archive » Cooking with Family and Friends http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-2#comment-107640 The Left Over Queen » Blog Archive » Cooking with Family and Friends Wed, 13 May 2009 23:35:38 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-107640 [...] anyone arrived I made sure to make a batch of the Olive Oil Dough from Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day (seriously, if you don’t already have this book, stop [...] [...] anyone arrived I made sure to make a batch of the Olive Oil Dough from Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day (seriously, if you don’t already have this book, stop [...]

]]> By: The Leftover Queen http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-2#comment-88055 The Leftover Queen Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:40:44 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-88055 Thanks so much Zoë, for your comment! Obviously I am a huge fan of your book and will continue to promote it! I think it is time we all join the bread revolution! :) I can't wait to go check out your webpage! Thanks so much Zoë, for your comment! Obviously I am a huge fan of your book and will continue to promote it! I think it is time we all join the bread revolution! :)

I can’t wait to go check out your webpage!

]]> By: Zoe Francois http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-1#comment-88053 Zoe Francois Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:22:45 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-88053 Your pizza looks fantastic. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying the book and all of the bread your making. Thank you for sharing that enthusiasm with your readers. Come visit us for new ideas and recipes at www.artisanbreadinfive. com Thanks! Zoë (co-author) Your pizza looks fantastic. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying the book and all of the bread your making. Thank you for sharing that enthusiasm with your readers.

Come visit us for new ideas and recipes at http://www.artisanbreadinfive. com

Thanks! Zoë (co-author)

]]> By: The Leftover Queen http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-1#comment-86606 The Leftover Queen Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:05:19 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-86606 Thank you so much everyone for all your comments! I loved reading each and every one of them. I am sorry not to be able to answer each one individually, but I will answer anyone that has a question. Yes Erin - that is the awesome cheese heaven! Blond Duck - The Spidewick Chronicles was a really fun movie, we all enjoyed it! Hmmm Natalie, I would say it was crunchy on the outside and soft with some nice give on the inside. So yeah, chewy on the inside. Thank you so much everyone for all your comments! I loved reading each and every one of them. I am sorry not to be able to answer each one individually, but I will answer anyone that has a question.

Yes Erin – that is the awesome cheese heaven!

Blond Duck – The Spidewick Chronicles was a really fun movie, we all enjoyed it!

Hmmm Natalie, I would say it was crunchy on the outside and soft with some nice give on the inside. So yeah, chewy on the inside.

]]> By: Hot Garlic http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-1#comment-86315 Hot Garlic Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:51:39 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-86315 I have so been on the search for a good pizza dough -for YEARS! Is it chewy? I must have chewy! I have so been on the search for a good pizza dough -for YEARS! Is it chewy? I must have chewy!

]]> By: Sam Sotiropoulos http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-1#comment-86217 Sam Sotiropoulos Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:31:40 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-86217 Jenn that pizza looks and sounds great! As for the Italian 'mojitos' that sounds like a drink worth trying. i have been to Cuba four times and i love the original mojito, so now that i happen to still have some Cuban rum, i am going to give this version a try. Thanks for sharing! Jenn that pizza looks and sounds great! As for the Italian ‘mojitos’ that sounds like a drink worth trying. i have been to Cuba four times and i love the original mojito, so now that i happen to still have some Cuban rum, i am going to give this version a try. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: katiez http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-1#comment-86159 katiez Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:51:30 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-86159 I love the flavors in this - but, wow, that's a big dough for pizza! Gotta try it though, fall is pizza season chez moi! I love the flavors in this – but, wow, that’s a big dough for pizza! Gotta try it though, fall is pizza season chez moi!

]]> By: Mallika http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-1#comment-86157 Mallika Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:47:14 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-86157 I've just got back from Italy and this is seriously appealing to me. Tell me, you cook the base at the same time as the topping right? Sorry if I'm being dumb right now! I’ve just got back from Italy and this is seriously appealing to me. Tell me, you cook the base at the same time as the topping right? Sorry if I’m being dumb right now!

]]> By: Natashya http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-1#comment-86150 Natashya Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:12:45 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-86150 Can I come to your house for dinner? Your pizzas look great, I have just picked this book and it is nice to have a good review before opening it up. And the mojitos? Yum. Make mine a double. Can I come to your house for dinner?
Your pizzas look great, I have just picked this book and it is nice to have a good review before opening it up.
And the mojitos? Yum. Make mine a double.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-1#comment-85845 Lisa Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:45:32 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-85845 This does look like the best homemade pizza ever! This does look like the best homemade pizza ever!

]]> By: kittie http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/comment-page-1#comment-85841 kittie Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:26:51 +0000 http://www.leftoverqueen.com/2008/09/10/recipe-the-best-homemade-pizza-ever-and-italian-mojitos/#comment-85841 Oh, there's a cocktail bar near me who makes all sorts of mojitos... my favourite is the chili and grapefruit one! Your pizza look gorgeous - I absolutely adore artichokes on pizza!!! Oh, there’s a cocktail bar near me who makes all sorts of mojitos… my favourite is the chili and grapefruit one!

Your pizza look gorgeous – I absolutely adore artichokes on pizza!!!

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