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Gyro Pizza with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

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A delicious Gyro Pizza featuring a homemade dough topped with gyro meat, roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, and a creamy tzatziki drizzle. This Mediterranean-inspired pizza combines the flavors of classic Greek gyros with the comfort of pizza, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For Pizza Dough:

  • 2 ¼ cup flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 packet quick rise yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¾ cup warm water (~110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For Toppings:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons Greek marinade or dressing
  • 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 12 strips gyro meat, chopped
  • ½ small red onion or shallot, sliced into rings
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • ¼ red or orange bell pepper, sliced into rings
  • 5 artichoke hearts, sliced
  • 2 portabella mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced for topping (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Feta cheese (quantity to taste, implied from instructions)
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Combine lukewarm water (not exceeding 110°F) and yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes until the mixture is frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare Dough Mixture: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add olive oil and stir to form a crumbly dough. Create a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a thick, sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and soft. Add small amounts of oil if the dough feels too dry. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat Oven and Pizza Stone: While dough rises, preheat oven with a pizza stone under the broiler on high for 30 minutes. Then reduce oven to 375°F and continue preheating for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Roast Vegetables: Arrange sliced cherry tomatoes and artichoke hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Bake on the pizza stone at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until tomatoes are shriveled and artichokes browned.
  6. Make Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix well and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  7. Second Dough Rise: Punch down the risen dough and knead on a floured surface for a few minutes. Shape into a disk and let it rise again for 10-30 minutes.
  8. Shape Dough: Roll out dough on a floured surface into a circle or square. Sprinkle cornmeal onto a wooden cutting board or pizza stone if a wooden slide isn’t available to prevent sticking.
  9. Assemble Pizza: Brush dough with 1-2 tablespoons of Greek marinade. Spread ¾ of the tzatziki sauce evenly on the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Top with chopped gyro meat, chopped mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and artichokes, sliced peppers, onion rings, and sprinkle with feta cheese.
  10. Bake Pizza: Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until cheese just melts. Then switch oven to broil and broil for 5-10 minutes until crust is browned and pizza is cooked through.
  11. Serve: Garnish the baked pizza with cucumber slices and drizzle with remaining tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • The dough requires two rise periods for the best texture and flavor.
  • Preheating the pizza stone under the broiler ensures a crispy crust.
  • Adjust broiling time carefully to avoid burning the crust or toppings.
  • Feta cheese quantity can be adjusted to personal taste.
  • Optional English cucumber adds a fresh crunch when garnished on the pizza.

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