Shrimp & Shiitake Mushroom Pizza Squares

Shrimp and Shiitake Mushroom Pizza Squares
MMHC Spores Illustrated, Jan., 2005

Makes 12 appetizer servings
Prep: 20 minutes. Bake: 32 minutes Ingredients
    1 16-ounce loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
    1 egg white
    1 tablespoon water
    1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
    1 cup Parmesan Pizza Sauce (see Recipe)
    1 cup chopped fresh spinach
    1/2 pound fresh or frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, cooked and halved lengthwise
    1 cup sliced fresh shiitake or white mushrooms
    1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 ounces)

Directions
1. On a lightly floured surface, roll bread dough, into a 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Transfer dough to a lightly greased large baking sheet. Build up edges slightly; score edges with a knife, if desired. Prick generously with a fork. Combine egg white and water; brush over dough. Bake in a 375° F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.
2. Stir pine nuts or almonds into Parmesan Pizza Sauce; spread over hot crust. Top with spinach, shrimp, and mushrooms. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
3. Bake about 12 minutes more or until cheese melts and pizza is heated through.

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