Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1 1/2 cups water lukewarm
  • 1 package yeast, active dry
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound brie cheese rind discarded, cut into small pieces
  • 12 ounces smoked salmon cut into, small pieces
  • 1 small onions red, very thinly sliced, separated into rings
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin

Method

  • Put flour into a large bowl and make a deep well in the middle.
  • Pour warm water into the well, mix in the yeast, using a bit of flour in the mix.
  • Add the sugar, salt, and flour to the well, let stand for 10 minutes until mixture bubbles.
  • Slowly stir all of the flour into the yeast mixture.
  • When it gets too thick to handle place it on a board and knead it until elastic.
  • Form a ball, place into a greased bowl, then turn it over so the top of the ball is greased.
  • Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm and draft free place for an hour or until double in bulk.
  • Preheat oven to 450F (230C).
  • Punch down dough and divide in half.
  • Refrigerate one half for later.
  • (Allow extra time to rise).
  • Roll the other half into a circle about 15 inches across.
  • Place on a 14 inch greased pizza pan, roll edges to form a rim.
  • Transfer the pie a pizza pan.
  • Bake the pizza until the crust begins to brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cover with cheese, leaving 1/2 inch border around the edges.
  • Arrange the salmon and onion on top and drizzle evenly with olive oil.
  • Return to the oven and bake until the crust is golden brown and puffy, the cheese begins to melt and the salmon is heated thru, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from oven to a cutting tray or board and lightly brush the crust with olive oil.
  • Garnish with dill.
  • Slice and serve immediately.