I have a fascination with adventerous pizza concoctions. When I lived in Florida, my friend took me to the California Pizza Kitchen at the Mall at Millenia for the first time. In Oregon, we didn’t have any California Pizza Kitchens yet so I was completely in love with every single pizza on the menu; the bbq chicken pizza, the roasted garlic chicken pizza, and the list goes on. The bbq chicken pizza was calling my name and it was heaven in pizza form. When I moved back to Oregon, a couple of California Pizza Kitchen opened up here and I just had to take my mama. Oh my word it was heaven in pizza form once again. With thoughts of crazy pizza in my head, I set out to make a pizza using my ultimate weakness; peanut butter and jelly.
Question for you all: What’s your favorite pizza from California Pizza Kitchen or your favorite pizza in general?
This pizza dough couldn’t be easier. You make it in the food processor and it takes 10 to 15 minutes to rise.
In a food processor, combine 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 cup white whole wheat flour, 1 packet quick rising yeast, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Make sure you use the rapid rise/quick rise yeast. You can also use 2 cups of all purpose flour instead of 1/2 all purpose and 1/2 white whole wheat.
Pulse to combine the ingredients.
Then in a measuring cup, mix together 3/4 cup warm water (120-130 degrees) and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Turn the food processor on and pour in the warm water/oil.
Mix until it forms a ball. If you need more flour, add a little more.
Pulse for 1 minute to knead the dough.
Take the dough out. Lightly oil a large bowl and roll the dough around in the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for 15 minutes.
Lightly flour the counter and roll the dough out into a circle. I usually just push the dough out with my hands. You can make the crust however thick or thin you like.
Roll the edge of the dough. I like a thick edge for the crust.
You can bake the dough on a pizza stone (I have no idea what I did with mine) or take a baking sheet and flip it over. Bottom side up. Place the dough on the baking sheet.
Melt some butter and brush it over the edge. Then brush it over the center of the dough.
Take some sugar and sprinkle it on the edge of the dough.
Bake the crust on the bottom rack at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the crust cool before spreading on the peanut butter and jelly. I drool just typing the words, “peanut butter and jelly.” Some people love chocolate and peanut butter but I’m all about peanut butter and jelly. If I can find a way to put peanut butter and jelly together in a decadent and scrumptious desserts, there’s no stopping me.
Spread on 1 1/2 cups of creamy peanut butter. Oh my stars I could just chow down on this now even without the jelly.
Spoon 1/2 Tablespoons (a total of 4 1/2 Tablespoons) of jelly on top of the peanut butter. You can use however much jelly you like and whatever flavor you love the most. I like strawberry or raspberry.
Take a knife and swirl it. There doesn’t have to be any particular pattern to your swirling.
Slice into pieces and enjoy!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Swirl Pizza
(crust recipe adapted from Eating Well)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 packet rapid rise (quick rising) yeast
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup warm water (120-130 degrees F)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoon sugar, for sprinkling
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
4 1/2 Tablespoon jelly (whatever flavor you like)
In a food processor, add the flours, yeast, salt and sugar. Pulse to combine.
Mix together the warm water and olive oil. Turn the food processor on and pour in the water/oil.
The dough will form into a ball. Then pulse for 1 minute to knead the dough.
Take the dough out and place it in a lightly greased large bowl. Roll the dough around to coat it in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm draft free area for 10-15 minutes.
Put the dough onto the counter that’s been sprinkled with flour. Push the dough out with your hands to form a circle or you can use a rolling pin.
Roll the edge of the dough to form an edge for the crust.
Turn a baking sheet over and put the dough onto the baking sheet. If it’s easier for you, put the dough onto the baking sheet before and then form it into a circle.
Brush the edge of the dough with butter and then brush the inside of the dough with butter. Sprinkle the outside edge with sugar.
Bake the dough on the bottom rack of the oven at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Let the crust cool before spreading on the peanut butter and jelly.
Spread the peanut butter over the crust. Then place 1/2 Tablespoons of jelly over the peanut butter. Take a knife and swirl the jelly. There doesn’t have to be a patten to your swirling.
Cut into slices and enjoy!
Lovely…..you are really talented!!
ah…forgot to tell you, love the new layout.
Your blog looks so prety, love the new design!!! And this pizza, amazing. What an amazing new way to eat peanut butter and jelly:-)
The new layout looks great! And peanut butter and jelly pizza, only you, you are a genius!
This looks GREAT!! I usually use naan for my pizza base, but have been thinking of making my own…saving this one to try next time! Love your new blog layout…looking great! And my fave pizza? Either Giordano’s in Chicago or Lombardi’s in New York. Since I don’t get there often, we usually order Papa John: extra cheese, pepperoni, and sausage.
This looks awesome and super kid friendly! I love margherita pizzas…I try them anywhere I find one!
What a fun way to serve up a lunchtime classic! I loved CPK, but the one right next door shut down! I loved their roasted veggie pizza on honey wheat dough. But what made their dough so good was dipping it in their herb ranch dressing!
Yay! A fun new design and a fun new recipe! Keep it up Lindsey! I always look forward to coming over here to your blog
I seriously just drooled all over my chair. Great. This looks soooo good. Pizza and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are my favorite foods so you know i’ll be making this!!! Also, your new layout is so cute! I love it!
This is my idea of the perfect pizza!! Super yummy goodness!
YUM! Pizza is my favorite, and enjoying a pbj makes me happy, love putting them together:-) Your site is very pretty!
Hugs, Terra
no CPK in toronto, but i think you can get frozen ones at whole foods? LOVE your re-design! so fresh for summer!
This looks so delicious! I love PB&J.
Your new site looks fantastic!
Yum! I too have an infatuation with all things PB&J!
I’ve never been to CPK, but there is a local brewery here that serves up some of the BEST pizzas I’ve ever had! You’d probably go as nuts as I do in that place! My favorite is their Chicken Curry with Garlic Infused Crust! My mouth starts watering just at the thought of it!
Love the new design! It looks amazing!!
Never had CPK, but this sounds great… how can you go wrong with PB&J! Very cool and kid-friendly, too! Thanks for sharing
LOVE the new look of your blog… Very neat…
Oh my kids would love this (and me too
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Love the new blog look too
1. I love the new layout! 2. This sounds spectacular especially since I just devoured a pb&j 3. CPK has this pizza that’s a whole bunch of veggies and its delicious! I don’t discriminate against any kind of pizza ha
Gosh girl, we really do think alike. I have been thinking about posting something like this for a while now. Bet your version is delicious! Love that homemade crust.
I love this new layout! looks gorgeous! And this pizza is so much fun!
This would be a big hit at a child’s birthday party!
Way to take two classic dishes and make another awesome one! And I LOVE the use of whole wheat flour!
OMGSHHS YUM!
I absolutely LOVE your design girl!!
This pizza looks delicious! I adore pb&j. Yum!
Lindsey, this sweet pizza sounds wonderful! So much better than simple PB & J! You always come up with the best and most delicious creations! I think this one would please any kid or adult
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Congrats on the new website, I LOVE IT! this pizza is pretty amazing too. xoxo
NO WAY!!!!! THAT IS AMAZING!!!
Love the new blog design! Yummy pizza too!
First comliment for the new site..I love it!!!
Second, how do you come up with these amazing recipes? It is so simple yet never came to my head:))) Great job sweetie!!! One more recipe that I have to try!!!!
What a cute idea! I love pizza and I love peanut butter and jelly but I’ve never thought to combine the two. Now I think I’m going to have to try it out.
My favorite pizza would have to be rosemary potato pizza. As for CPK, that’s a toughie. So many of their flavors are yummy. I remember when I first discovered CPK too. I felt like a kid in a candy store.
Love the new look too!
Your so creative!
Love the new layout! I’ve never been to a California Pizza Kitchen or ever even seen one around here. That kind of sucks. Your pizza sure is different. Not sure if it’s up my alley but I like your adventurous spirit!
oh man. this would make a killer breakfast!
Yum…. sweet pizza. I love it.
Looks delicious! And I love the new site!
PB & J pizza?!? Holy moly! You are making dreams come true, Lindsey!!
Beautiful!
Congrats on saying goodbye to “wordpress” and fun new look!
This looks really yummy and I have to try this as my son loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!
Love the new look on your blog, it really fits you for sure! I love your fun pizza! I would totally eat that for breakfast, lunch, and dinner…and possibly even a midnight snack
I love their Thai Chicken Pizza:) There are CPK’s at every mall here. Another reason for u to come visit:) This is just like the pizza recipe I use and I love it. I will mix in food processor next time and add PB&J b/c it looks delicous:) Your new look is adorable:)
I love CPK! I used to work there in high school so I got to try them all, so many time…I don’t think I could pick a favorite! I really love the tostada pizza and the chicken quesadilla pizza. And the bbq chicken salad, to die for!
buffalo chicken pizza all the way!
Looks awesome! I never though to put PB&J on a pizza crust! I may have to make a version for http://www.completelypizza.com – thank you!