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Gyro Pizza with Tzatziki Drizzle Recipe

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This Gyro Pizza with a Tzatziki Drizzle combines the savory flavors of traditional Greek gyro meat and fresh vegetables on a homemade dough base, topped generously with creamy tzatziki sauce and melted feta cheese. The pizza is baked and broiled to perfection, offering a delicious fusion of Mediterranean ingredients with classic pizza preparation.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 2 1/4 cup flour (+ more for dusting)
  • 1 packet quick rise yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water (~110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons garlic (minced)

For the Toppings

  • 4 tablespoons Greek marinade or dressing
  • 12 strips gyro meat (chopped)
  • 1/2 small red onion or shallot (sliced into rings)
  • 8 cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 5 artichoke hearts (sliced)
  • 1/4 red/orange bell pepper (sliced into rings)
  • 2 portabella mushrooms (chopped)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 1 English cucumber (sliced for topping, optional)
  • Olive oil (for drizzling and brushing)
  • Feta cheese (quantity estimated about 1/2 cup crumbled)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Activate the yeast in the lukewarm water (not exceeding 110°F) for 10 minutes or until the water becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is alive and ready.
  2. Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the olive oil and stir until a crumbly dough forms. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture. Use a wooden spoon to stir until a thick and sticky dough has formed.
  3. Knead and Rise Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and soft. Add small amounts of oil if the dough becomes too dry. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pizza Stone: While the dough is rising, preheat the oven with a pizza stone under the broiler on high for 30 minutes. Then reduce the oven to 375°F and continue preheating for another 30 minutes.
  5. Roast Tomatoes and Artichokes: Arrange sliced cherry tomatoes and artichoke hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Place on the pizza stone and bake for 10-15 minutes until tomatoes shrivel and artichokes brown.
  6. Make Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to spread on the pizza.
  7. Shape Dough: Punch down the risen dough, knead for a few minutes, then shape into a disk. Let it rise for an additional 10-30 minutes.
  8. Roll out Dough: Roll the dough on a floured surface into a circle or square. Sprinkle cornmeal on a wooden cutting board or pizza stone to prevent sticking.
  9. Brush and Spread Sauce: Brush dough with 1-2 tablespoons of Greek marinade. Spread 3/4 of the tzatziki sauce over the dough, leaving a crust border.
  10. Add Toppings: Top with chopped gyro meat, chopped mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and artichokes, slices of bell pepper and onion, and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly.
  11. Bake and Broil Pizza: Bake in the oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts. Then switch to broil and broil for 5-10 minutes until crust is browned and pizza fully cooked.
  12. Serve: Garnish with cucumber slices and drizzle remaining tzatziki sauce on top. Serve hot and enjoy your gyro pizza.

Notes

  • If you do not have a pizza stone, use a baking sheet and preheat it for best crust results.
  • Adjust garlic quantity in the tzatziki sauce according to your taste preference.
  • Marinating the gyro meat beforehand enhances flavor, but cooked gyro strips from a store work well too.
  • For a crispier crust, bake a few extra minutes before broiling.
  • The cucumber topping is optional but adds freshness and crunch.

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

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