Charlotte Happenings

Winter 2016

Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.

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CHARLOTTE flavor WANNA GO? Nova*s Bakery 1511 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 704.333.5566 novasbakery.com PHOTO BY DANIEL SUTTON NOVA*S BAKERY AND COFFEE SHOP'S SPINACH FOCACCIA (Yields 1 loaf) FOR MORE CHARLOTTE RECIPES, VISIT CHARLOTTESGOTALOT.COM/CHARLOTTEFLAVOR Ingredients Pizza Dough 3 1/2 cups unbleached, unbromated high-gluten flour 1 1/2 cup warm water 2 teaspoons fresh baker's yeast 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Toppings 1 cup chopped spinach 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 2-3 cherry tomatoes, halved Preparation • Combine flour and salt in mixing bowl; in separate, bowl mix warm water, yeast and oil and add slowly to flour mixture. • Mix all ingredients for about 5 minutes (by hand) or high speed for about 1 minute in mixer. • Transfer dough into different container, cover with towel and let rise at room temperature for about one hour or until dough nearly doubles in size. • Boil water, add spinach and cook about 5 minutes. Dry all water on spinach before chopping. • Mince 2-3 garlic cloves and add one teaspoon olive oil. • Once dough is ready, transfer to oiled pan and shape inside pan. Dough should be flattened only from the bottom using your hands. Poke dough with your fingers before placing toppings on top. • On top of dough, add pinch of sea salt, one tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, chopped spinach, halved tomatoes and parmesan cheese. • Transfer to oven and bake at 375 F. Note: Right before putting dough into oven, poke one more time with fork in a few different places. • Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until golden brown. 28 WINTER 2016

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