Homemade pesto pizza with mushrooms and goat cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl.  Add very warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute. Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.  Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky. Knead** on a floured surface, adding additional flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes.  (If using RapidRise Yeast, let dough rest at this point for 10 minutes.)

Step 3

Pat dough with floured hands to fill greased pizza pan or baking sheet.  OR roll dough on a floured counter to 12-inch circle; place in greased pizza pan or baking sheet.  Form a rim by pinching the edge of the dough.

Step 4

Spread with pesto sauce.  Top with mozzarella, mushrooms, and goat cheese.

Step 5

Bake on lowest oven rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned.