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Combine oil, garlic and chili in small bowl and let stand atleast 4 hours.
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For dough: Sprinkle yeast over 1/2 cup warm water in another small bowl and let stand until dissolved; stir to blend.
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Let stand until foamy and proofed, about 10 minutes.
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Combine flour, oregano, salt and pepper in large bowl.
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Add yeast mixture, 1/2 cup warm water and stir with wooden spoon to form slightly sticky dough.
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If dough is too dry, add remaining 1/4 cup warm water 1 tblsp at a time.
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Turn out onto lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
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Oil large bowl.
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Add dough, turning to coat; cover and let rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, approximately 1 1/2 hours.
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Punch dough down, knead 20 seconds.
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Let stand until ready to use.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Drain garlic and chili; reserving oil.
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Lightly oil baking sheet with this oil.
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Flatten dough between palms.
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Set on prepared sheet.
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Using heel of hand, press dough to fit sheet; thickness should be about 1/8 inch thick.
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Cover dough with tomatoes, leaving 1/4 inch border; sprinkle with onion, cheese, herbs and olives.
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Bake 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan.
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Bake 2 minutes.
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Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.