Monday, March 4, 2013

Naked Mushroom Pizza

Over the weekend we had David's grandparents out for lunch and to also help hook up the generator (yay!). I decided to make pizza because it is easily customizable to different tastes. I don't eat meat or cheese on my pizza, but that's what they prefer. So I made a pepperoni thin crust pizza for them, and I made my "naked"  no cheese mushroom pizza for myself.


I love to make homemade pizza and have been trying out all sorts of recipes for dough lately. For my naked mushroom pizza, I used this basic dough recipe. I used half white whole wheat flour and let it rise for about an hour and it was perfect. I also like to make my own pizza sauce, and have been using this recipe for quite some time now. It's super easy and very yummy. It also freezes really well, which is handy for future pizza nights (I just freeze it in a mason jar and thaw in the fridge the night before I want to use it).


Then comes assembly! After rolling or spreading the dough out with your fingers, simply top with the pizza sauce and thinly sliced button mushrooms. Drizzle a little olive oil on the mushrooms and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Then bake in the oven at 450 degrees on a preheated baking stone for about 8 minutes. (PS - If you don't have a baking stone, I've found that a cheap 12x12" unglazed floor tile works really well!)

If you've never tried eating pizza without cheese, give it a try! Would you ever consider eating "naked" pizza?

~Tammy

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57 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlMarch 4, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    i do the opposite - i use olive oil on top of the crust instead of sauce, then top w/ cheese. :)

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  2. NancyMarch 4, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    I love homemade pizza, especially the crusts...yours looks like it was really good!. :)

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  3. Valerie BoersmaMarch 4, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Tammy, I pretty much love pizza in any way, shape or form, and I would definitely try this "birthday suit" version;) Thanks for the tile tip too! How clever is that!! :)

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  4. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMarch 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Okay now this is my kind of pizza!! Looks awesome.

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  5. NessaMarch 4, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    How delicious do those photos look?! Hope you had a terrific time with your family. I like to add caramelised onions to the top of my pizzas when I'm going cheese-free.

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  6. Dawn @ Inspired LivingMarch 4, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Sure, but it would have to be the right ingredients! I like "naked" pizzas with arugula and lemon vinegrette! I will have to check out your pizza sauce recipe! I love homeade pizza's!

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  7. Masshole MommyMarch 4, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    My sister in law is a vegan, so I have had pizza without cheese a few times and it really is surprisingly good. We live in a "cheesy" world, but loaded with veggies, pizza can be just as good without it.

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  8. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMarch 4, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    When I was vegan I ate lots of no cheese pizzas. Do you have a breaf machine? If so I have a wonderful pizza dough recipe for it.

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  9. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 4, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I love making homemade pizza!! Now I am craving pizza :)

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  10. SandraMarch 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    I would consider it..I love homemade pizza crust, but if I am honest, I love pepperoni and cheese :)

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  11. Rob March 4, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    We usually make our own homemade pizzas and have them without cheese. We load them up with roasted veggies, caramelized onion and eggplant. If we have a craving for cheese (which we don't eat) we make a white pizza with tofu ricotta, spinach and garlic. Just recently we made a pizza with leftover meatless meatballs (from a recipe you posted), crushed up and mixed in sauce, it was delicious!!

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  12. Keeping It CozyMarch 4, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    This looks delicious! I love homemade pizza... I almost always have enough dough in the freezer to make one pie. :-) I have eaten pizza without cheese and I like it if there are enough veggies and yummy sauce. The last couple times I have made pizza I've used goat cheese, which is surprisingly good! Hope you have a great week.

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  13. Linda W.March 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Wow, that looks great! Yes, I'd totally consider eating a "naked" pizza if it looked as good as yours.

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  14. AshlingMarch 4, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    I know this will sound like amn amazingly dumb question, but....one can use masion jars for freezing?

    Pizza looks yummy!!

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  15. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMarch 4, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Now I am hungry for pizza! Naked looks good to me! Thanks for sharing the pizza dough recipe. I have been looking for a healthy one for ages. I always make my own pizza. So much healthier. Thanks for sharing, and glad for you getting a generator! xx

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  16. eileeninmdMarch 4, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Yummy, I love pizza! I have never tried making dough for pizza. Maybe someday I will be brave and try it. Thanks for sharing! Have a happy day!

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  17. AshlingMarch 4, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Thanks for the response re freezing in mason jars! I would have assumed liquid couldn't be frozen in glass. This is really great to find out! And I might just try that pizza dough!

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  18. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Yummmmm :)

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  19. John Going GentlyMarch 4, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    I think I need cheese ( and lts of it) on mine

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  20. MariaMarch 4, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Thanks for this idea, I didn't know it existed.

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  21. Old Time CindyMarch 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    I am starting to cut out cheese in my diet. I don't think I'll miss it as I really didn't eat much of it to begin with.
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  22. AnonymousMarch 4, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    This looks absolutely delicious...love
    those mushrooms...yummmmm!
    Thanks for the recipe, Corinne

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  23. LeslieMarch 4, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    This looks delicious! I eat cheese-less pizza at least three times a week. There are so many options .. you just need to be a little creative:) Glad you got the generator up and running:)

    leslie

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  24. Ann JonesMarch 4, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    My husband loves cheeseless pizza, it's his favorite type. I also like pizza with just pesto and toppings, it's yummy :) Your pizza looks delicious!

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  25. Faye HenryMarch 4, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    I think I could eat it and enjoy it although I have not tried it.. I only like veggie pizza but with cheese.. I need to give this one a try.. Perhaps add a few olives.. smile..

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  26. daisy gMarch 4, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Before I discovered I could eat parmesan (being lactose intolerant), I always ate pizza with just veggies and gravy (sauce). My favorite is grilled eggplant, mushrooms and black olives. Okay, I'm getting hungry now...;0)

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  27. Karen LakisMarch 4, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    I pretty much like pizza any way I can get it - but I do prefer meatless. Your naked mushroom pizza looks delicious!

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  28. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 4, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Oh I would eat naked pizza or dressed pizza with anything on it not picky at all. Reading all these food posts tonight is making me extremely hungry I can only imagine the dreams I will be having:) B

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  29. Joan@TheChickenMamaMarch 4, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I made one last week. Bit of olive oil on the crust, caramelized onions and very thinly sliced potatoes next, and a little blob of mashed potatoes on each of the four quadrants. Sliced it up and put a fried egg on each piece. Who needs cheese? :-)

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  30. Big Rigs 'n Lil' CookiesMarch 4, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    I've been using that same sauce recipe for a long time too! Tyler makes a good pizza sauce! I have never had a naked pizza, but I think I will try it some night when I am cooking for myself. I doubt Truckin' Man would go for it, but yours looks so good, I have to try it!

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  31. LindaMarch 4, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    We just made pizza tonight! I love as many veggies as I can fit on a pizza...tonight I added zucchini with other toppings...delicious! Also we got this garlic spread in olive oil from the olive oil club we belong to...great on pizza. Have a great evening!

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  32. NancyMarch 5, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    I love making homemade pizza too -- but ours -- there's nothing naked about it. Lol.

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  33. Betty ManousosMarch 5, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    this looks yummy!i almost can't type for the drooling over the pictures.
    naked mushroom homemade pizza. what a treat!
    now i am hungry.

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  34. HeatherMarch 5, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    I would most definitely consider naked pizza....if you're doing the baking! I kid, I kid. It looks REALLY tasty! I think I'd need to load up on veggies though - my tastebuds are greedy suckers.

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  35. Jessica @ Barefoot by the SeaMarch 5, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    I love homeade pizza! Economical and fresh, and so much better than delivery! I love a thinner crust so this would be a hit around here, especially with mushrooms! We have been eliminating cheese and dairy these days and I've found with the right flavor combos, we don't miss it! I can't wait for Summer so I can top my crust with fresh tomatoes and herbs! Thanks for the new dough recipes!

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  36. Sue FrelickMarch 5, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Yum! I didn't know you could make pizza without cheese! Thanks for the tips, and the link to pizza sauce. I haven't found one I really like yet and have been using organic salsa instead...must try this recipe.

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  37. mail4roseyMarch 5, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    My youngest takes the cheese off and loves it. It's funny because he does like cheese, just not on his pizza. ;)

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  38. Candy C.March 5, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I have never considered eating naked pizza but it does sound really good, especially with mushrooms! YUM!!
    My pizza dough recipe makes enough for two pizza so I usually have dough in the freezer but I never thought about freezing extra sauce too. That would make pizza night really quick and easy!

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  39. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Looks great Tammy. We do eat pizza often around here and I make it all sorts of ways including naked. Fresh from home the way YOU want, SO good and SO awesome.

    We have pizza Sunday's in the vineyard during spring and summer where I set out an assortment of toppings and let our guest decorate their own before the music man cooks it up. Always a big hit and they love it.

    Have a great day!
    Jen

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  40. alissa {33shadesofgreen}March 5, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Hi Tammy - your pizza sounds delicious - I love mushrooms on a pizza!
    Thanks so much for linking up.
    Alissa

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  41. MelodyMarch 5, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    My Hubby often makes us pizza ~ I like it better than the ordering out kind! I do like cheese on mine though, with carmalized onions and red peppers please!
    I will keep an eye on your bee keeping progress, and take notes!
    Great little spot you have here! :))))

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  42. Sherry at The Rusty PearlMarch 5, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    I love this Naked pizza.. I think its fun just saying it ..SO hey has to taste fabulous. I am just now calming down after all that has happend over in my neck of the woods.. SO now back to some smooth sailing............HUGS and thanks for posting.. Wanted to check on my fave blog .. Sherry

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  43. CaroleMarch 5, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Tammy, I have never even thought of making pizza without cheese - I must try it! It would certainly reduce the calories! Hope life is treating you well. Cheers

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  44. Michelle BMarch 5, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    While I like cheesy pizza, I like mushrooms so much that I would definitely eat this naked pizza. In fact, I'm wishing I would have had this for dinner.
    Stopping by from Hearth & Soul.

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  45. SuzanMarch 5, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Your pizza looks wonderful - can almost smell it!!
    But have to have cheese and onions!!

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  46. trishieMarch 5, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    I've never tried a pizza without cheese before, but that actually does look very delicious.

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  47. JoriMarch 6, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    This looks SO good! My youngest daughter HATES cheese. I will have to make it this way.

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  48. Cristina GarayMarch 6, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Oh my! I have never tried to eat it without cheese, I love cheese! Yours looks really good!

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  49. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Oh, that does look delicious.

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  50. luckybunnyMarch 7, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    I love homemade pizza and we eat it a few times a month at least. I'm also trying new crusts and toppings. But we do have our old stand by favorites. I gotta admit I love cheese so don't go naked often, but there are certain toppings that I would let stand alone, fresh morel mushrooms for instance :) If I get any this spring I'll make my pizza like this!

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  51. HansHBMarch 9, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    You made me hungry now!
    Great photos!

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  52. Judy@Savoring TodayMarch 9, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    When we were in Italy, it was not uncommon to get pizza without gobs of cheese and it was delicious. Simple, yet very flavorful. Thanks for sharing on Hearth & Soul Hop. :)

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  53. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #73!

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  54. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Can you believe that I have only ever made my own pizza dough twice? I am so impatient that I can't wait for the dough to rise. I am vowing to try it again this weekend and this is definitely the scrummy recipe that I will be using!

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  55. HannahWMarch 12, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    I would love some pizza please! It sure looks yummy... even naked!

    Please join us again this week at Eco-Kids Tusday! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/03/nifty-thrifting-at-eco-kids-tuesday.html

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  56. The Charm of HomeMarch 14, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Oh that looks good just like that!
    Sherry

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  57. Lisa LynnMarch 15, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Yum! Thanks for sharing this on The Creative HomeAcre Hop! Hope to see you this Sunday at:
    http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/03/the-creative-homeacre-hop-7.html

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