Pizza Provençal

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in a few spoonfuls of warm water; add 3 Tbsp flour and a pinch of sugar; mix well to form a soft smooth starter. Form starter into a ball, cover with cloth and rise in a warm draft-free place for 30 minutes.
2. Put the rest of the flour on a work surface and form a well in the center. Add the yeast starter, salt, oil and enough water to make a workable dough. Form into a ball, place in a bowl, cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
3. Roll the dough into a rectangle to fit a lubed baking sheet. Slash the bread in the traditional herringbone or “leaf vein” pattern. Sprinkle surface with Herbs de Provence. Add cheese and mushroom slices. Bake in a preheated 450-500°F oven 15-20 minutes until GB&D. Rest 10 minutes before serving.