Asparagus And Goat Cheese Party Pizzas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

None None FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH
1 1/2 cups '00' flour, bread flour or all-purpose flour
1 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp fine table salt
1 tbsp olive oil
None None FOR THE PIZZA TOPPING
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh chervil sprigs

Preparation

For the pizza dough, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and stir in the oil and enough warm water (about 1/2 cup) to mix to a soft dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 mins or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a large oiled bowl; cover. Let stand in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size. Turn the dough onto the floured surface and knead until smooth.
Preheat the oven to 450\u00b0F. Oil 2 baking or pizza pans and place in the heated oven.
Divide the dough in half. Roll each half on the floured surface into a 16 x 6-inch rectangle. Place on prepared pans.
For the topping, combine the oil, garlic and half the thyme in a small bowl. Brush about two-thirds of the oil mixture over the pizza crusts. Top with both cheeses and asparagus. Brush with the remaining oil mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme, and season.
Bake for about 15 mins or until the crusts are browned and crisp. Cut each pizza into 12 pieces. Serve sprinkled with chervil.