Monday, December 6, 2010

Kangaroos

2 tbsp buttermilk
Crust:
1 tsp active dry yeast
1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup buttermilk
Pizza Filling:
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1 cup of pizza sauce
1 tsp of dried oregano
1/2 tsp pepper
pinch of salt
1 cup shredded (skim milk) mozzarella cheese
Pizza Filling:  In nonstick skillet, brown beef over medium heat, breaking up meat with spoon, about 3 minutes.  Drain off fat; stir in pizza sauce, oregano, pepper and salt.  Let cool.
Crust: In measure, combine yeast with 1 tbsp warm water; let stand for 10 minutes.  In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.  Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk. On floured surface, knead just until dough holds together; divide into 8 pieces.  Roll out each piece into 6 inch circle.
Place 2 heaping tbsp of filling on half of each circle of dough.  Sprinkle 2 tbsp mozzarella over each mound of filling.  Moisten edges of dough with water; fold dough over to make half moon shapes, sealing edges firmly with fork or fluting edges decoratively. Brush tops with buttermilk.  Place on ungreased baking sheet; bake in 350 degree oven for about 15 to 20 minutes r until golden brown.  Makes 8 servings. 
Variations:
Curry Filling:  In nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown 1/2 pound ground turkey for 3 minutes.  Stir in 1/2 cup each diced onion, diced potato and frozen peas, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp curry powder, and salt and pepper to taste.  Reduce heat to medium low; cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Stir in 2 tbsp chutney.  Let cool.

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