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Steps for the dough:
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**Note: this recipe requires that the dough be prepared and then refrigerated overnight.
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In a stand mixer, mix the flour, yeast, honey, salt, and Italian seasoning.
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Combine well.
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While the mixer is on, slowly pour in the hot water and the oil.
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Mix until dough forms a ball around the mixing attachment.
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If dough appears to be too sticky, add a small amount of flour.
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When dough has reached the correct consistency, switch to kneading attachment of your mixer, and knead for 3 minutes (kneading can also be done by hand).
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Remove ball of dough from the bowl and add a small amount of olive oil, and coat the ball with the oil.
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Return the ball to the bowl.
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Cover the bowl (make sure the covering is airtight), and let dough rest in the refrigerator overnight.
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When you are ready to bake your crust, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
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Divide your dough into two equal parts, and form each half into a ball.
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Cover the counter in a dusting of flour, and place one ball of dough in the middle of your work space.
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Pat the circle of dough down as flat as you can with your hands.
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Then roll the dough out into a thin sheet, making sure to rotate the dough often.
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Coat a pizza pan (I like to use a pan with large holes -this can also be referred to as a pizza crisper to ensure a crispier crust) with olive oil.
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Coat the pan by using a brush to apply the oil.
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Carefully transfer the thin sheet of dough to the oiled pizza pan.
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Trim the edges using a pizza cutter.
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If you would like to, you can also stretch the dough a bit with your fingers to make a more perfect circle.
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Be very careful because the dough tears very easily.
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Prick the dough with a fork.
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Repeat with the other half of the dough (the listed amount of pizza toppings is enough for one pizza).
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Bake the crust in the oven on the middle rack for 7-10 minutes (depending on how crispy you like your crust).
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Remove from the oven, and allow the crust to cool for 3-5 minutes.
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Steps for the pizza:
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Place your oven rack on the lowest position.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
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If you would like chicken on your pizza, cut the chicken into thin slices, and marinate in a small bowl with some olive oil and garlic.
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Heat a pan over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the chicken and cook for 6 minutes, turning often.
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Remove from heat, and set aside for later.
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Chop the onions, and set aside.
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Chop the kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes, and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, and 1/2 cup feta cheese together.
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Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly onto the pre-baked pizza crust.
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Top the mixture with the kalamata olives, chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Bake in pre-heated oven (on lowest rack) for 7 minutes.
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While the pizza is baking, in a large bowl mix spinach, onions, and oil from sun-dried tomatoes, and toss until spinach and onions are evenly coated.
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Remove pizza from oven, and let cool for 1 minute.
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Top the pizza with the spinach and onion mixture.
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Top the spinach with the remaining feta cheese and some dried oregano.
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Place the pizza back in the oven, and bake for an additional 2 minutes.
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Remove pizza, and let cool for a couple of minutes before cutting and serving.
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What a unique and delicious twist on pizza.
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Enjoy!
