Shiitake Pizza With Fresh Herbs: Crispy

Instructions:

1. Combine warm water, honey, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a mixer, blend flour, salt, and dried herbs. Slowly stream in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add shiitake slices and sauté until they release their moisture and turn a deep mahogany-brown.
5. Stir in the minced garlic for the last 60 seconds—until fragrant but not burnt. Remove from heat and stir in half of the fresh parsley.
6. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Grease a cast iron skillet lightly. Stretch the dough to fit the pan.
7. Drizzle the base with 1 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Layer the mozzarella, followed by the sautéed shiitake mixture and Parmesan.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Immediately after removing the pizza from the oven, scatter the remaining fresh basil and parsley over the hot cheese.