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Gyro Pizza with Tzatziki Drizzle Recipe

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A delicious Gyro Pizza featuring a crispy homemade dough topped with savory gyro meat, roasted vegetables, and a refreshing tzatziki drizzle. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines layers of flavor with a creamy Greek yogurt sauce and fresh herbs, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For Pizza Dough:

  • 2 ¼ cups flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 packet quick rise yeast (approximately 2 ¼ teaspoons)
  • 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 minced garlic
  • 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
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • Feta cheese, for sprinkling (quantity not specified, estimated ½ cup crumbled)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Dissolve the quick rise yeast in the lukewarm water (not exceeding 110°F) and let it sit for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
  2. Make Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add olive oil and stir until crumbly. Pour the activated yeast mixture into the center and mix with a wooden spoon until a thick, sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and soft. Add small amounts of oil if dough feels dry. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pizza Stone: Place pizza stone under the broiler and preheat oven on high for 30 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375°F and preheat for another 30 minutes to ensure stone is fully heated.
  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 for 10-15 minutes until tomatoes shrivel and artichokes brown slightly.
  6. Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  7. Prepare Dough for Second Rise: After the first rise, punch down the dough and knead briefly on a floured surface. Shape into a disk and let it rise again for 10-30 minutes.
  8. Roll Out Dough: Roll dough on floured surface into a circle or square shape. Sprinkle cornmeal on a wooden board or the pizza stone to prevent sticking.
  9. Assemble Pizza: Brush the dough with 1-2 tablespoons of Greek marinade. Spread about ¾ of the tzatziki sauce evenly on the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Layer chopped gyro meat, chopped mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and artichokes, bell pepper rings, and onion slices. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top.
  10. Bake Pizza: Bake in the oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until cheese is just melting.
  11. Broil Pizza: Switch oven to broil and broil pizza for 5-10 minutes until the crust is browned and cooked through.
  12. Optional Topping: Add fresh slices of English cucumber on top after baking for extra freshness if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure water temperature for activating yeast does not exceed 110°F to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Preheating the pizza stone thoroughly helps in achieving a crispy crust.
  • You can substitute gyro meat with lamb, beef, or chicken gyros according to preference.
  • Adjust vegetable toppings as desired; mushrooms and bell peppers add great flavor and texture.
  • Chilling the tzatziki sauce beforehand allows flavors to meld for better taste.
  • Use cornmeal on the pizza stone to prevent sticking and achieve an easy transfer.
  • Monitor the pizza closely while broiling to prevent burning.

Keywords: gyro pizza, tzatziki sauce, Greek pizza, Mediterranean pizza, homemade pizza dough, roasted vegetables, gyro meat pizza

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