Ranch House Scampi Pizza #rsc

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 2/3 cups warm water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix
• 2 (4 ounce) containers cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 1 cup basil pesto
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 1.in small bowl sprinkle yeast over water and stir in sugar.let stand 5-10 minutes until bubbly.if mixture doesn't bubble,discard and begin with new yeast.
• 2 2.place flour and ranch seasoning mix in large mixing bowl or food processor bowl.add yeast mix and olive oil and stir or process until a ball is formed.if hand mixing,turn out on floured board and knead 5 minutes.
• 3 3.oil a large bowl and add dough,coating with oil.cover and let rise in warm spot until doubled,about 60 minutes.
• 4 4.preheat oven to 400 degrees.oil 2 12-inch pizza pans.punch down dough and cut in half.roll out dough and place each on prepared pans.mix cream cheese with chives and spread over each pizza.
• 5 5.cover cream cheese with pesto.combine oil,butter,garlic and cayenne in medium bowl.add shrimp and toss.divide mixture between pizzas.sprinkle with parmesan cheese.bake 20-30 minutes.remove from oven and sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley.