Ingredients

  • 1 cup Warm Water (110 Degrees Fahrenheit)
  • 1 package (1/4 Oz. Packet) Instant Yeast
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2- 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • Garlic Powder, To Taste
  • 4 ounces, weight Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 1 can (14 Oz. Can) Quartered Artichokes, Drained
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 bag (9 Ounce Bag) Fresh Spinach
  • Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1/2 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Pour the warm water into a large bowl; whisk in the yeast until completely dissolved.
  • Add the olive oil and flour.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon until it all comes together and a ball of dough is formed.
  • You may need to use your hands.
  • Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and set in a warm place for 15 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet or a pizza pan with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick spray.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3 minutes.
  • Spread the pizza dough on the prepared pan, using the palm of your hands and fingers to stretch it out to about a 1-inch thickness.
  • (You can make it as thin or as thick as you want.)
  • Sprinkle garlic powder over the entire crust.
  • Bake it in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, set pan on a rack and let the crust cool for 5 minutes.
  • Spread the cream cheese on top of the still warm pizza crust.
  • Separate the artichoke leaves and spread over the cream cheese; set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add the spinach.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and cook until just wilted.
  • Mix in the minced garlic and remove from the stove.
  • Spread the spinach mixture on top of the artichokes.
  • Top with cheeses.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crust is browned and cheese is melted.
  • Serve.