Polenta Pizza With Brie and Red Grapes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons yeast
• 7/8 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup fine-ground polenta
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 ounces brie cheese, cut into thin slices
• 1 cup red flame grapes, sliced in half (or other seedless red grape)
• 1/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted
• 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Combine yeast with 1/4 cup warm water in medium mixing bowl and allow to set for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in remaining water, olive oil, and salt; then mix in flour and polenta.

3. 3

   Turn out the soft dough onto a floured work surface and knead for 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a large, oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   Punch down, pat, or roll into a 10-inch circle, place on a pizza paddle, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Preheat oven with baking stone to 450°F.

7. 7

   Brush dough with melted butter and layer Brie slices over the top.

8. 8

   Scatter the grapes and walnuts over the Brie, and then sprinkle the sugar over all.

9. 9

   Transfer pizza to a baking stone and bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges of the crust just begin to turn golden.

10. 10

    Remove from oven; allow to cool for 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Cut into 8 slices and serve immediately.