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Ingredients:

Dough (enough for 2 pizza crust):

• 1 package active dry or fresh yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  
• 1 teaspoon honey
  
• 1 cup warm water, 105 to 115 degrees F
  
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
  

Pizza (for one pizza):

• 1 large sweet onion, peeled, thinly slice
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon honey
  
• 4 ounces shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
  
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Dough:

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup warm water.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour and the salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining 3/4 cup of water and mix until the mixture forms a ball. Keep the mixer on low and knead the dough for 15 minutes. The dough should be smooth and firm. Transfer the dough to a clean dish coated in oil, cover  with a clean, damp towel and let it rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. (When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled).

Divide the dough into 2 balls. Work each ball by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom of the ball. Repeat 4 or 5 times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll the ball under the palm of your hand until the top of the dough is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Place a pizza stone on the lower rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees.In a medium size saute pan, add a little oil and heat over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions tcook until are golden browned, about 20 minutes, stirring often. Add the thyme and honey, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the dough as thinly as possible, about 14 to 15-inch circle. Brush the edges of the crust with olive oil. Allow pizza to rest for 30 minutes. Add the caramelized onions, cheese, cheese, and mushrooms. Bake until the pizza crust is nicely browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove pizza from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Let the pizza rest for 3 minutes before cutting into slice.

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Recipe adapted from Wolfgang Puck.