Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. light brown sugar
  • 1/2 pkg. dry yeast ( 1/4 oz.)
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbs. flax meal or ground flaxseed
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
  • 8 cups loosely packed kale
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tsp. ground fennel seed
  • 2 Tbs. Neufchatel cheese (2 oz.)
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz.)
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano or basil

Method

  • To make Dough: Dissolve brown sugar in 1/2 cup warm water in large bowl.
  • Stir in yeast, and let stand 5 minutes, or until liquid is cloudy and bubbly.
  • Stir in whole-wheat flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, flax meal, oil, and salt.
  • Knead 2 minutes while adding 1/4 cup flour.
  • Oil separate bowl, and turn dough in oil to coat.
  • Cover, and let rise in warm spot until dough doubles in size, about 45 minutes.
  • To make Topping: Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add kale, cover, and cook 15 minutes, or until kale is softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add mushrooms and fennel seed, and cook 7 to 10 minutes more, or until all liquid has evaporated.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in Neufchatel cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 475F.
  • Oil bottom and sides of 12-inch cast iron skillet.
  • With floured hands, pat and stretch Dough over bottom and halfway up sides of skillet.
  • Let dough rest 5 minutes.
  • Spread kale mixture on dough; scatter feta cheese, tomatoes, and oregano on top.
  • Place skillet directly on oven floor, and bake 15 minutes.
  • Remove carefully from oven, and let stand 5 minutes before serving.