Appetizer Crab Pizza

SUBMITTED BY: Heidi Ralston

"Guests will know you fussed when they bite into a wedge of this rich, golden pizza with a made-from-scratch crust. Cream cheese, crabmeat and herbs make up the yummy topping."

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PREP TIME	40 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	50 Min

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Servings
USMETRIC

INGREDIENTS

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
TOPPING:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/4 cup milk
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided

What to Drink?
	Sparkling Wine

DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 13-in. circle; transfer to two 12-in. pizza pans. Build up edge slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake crusts at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine the cream cheese, crab, milk, feta cheese, basil, oregano, and garlic powder; spread mixture over each crust. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.