Serious Meat Pizza Recipe
Heritage pepperoni, sausage, ham, ground beef, hardwood smoked bacon, and Wisconsin smoked provolone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Meat Toppings
Cheese
Sauce
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, mix the warm water and sugar. Add the yeast and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the center, then add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Meat Preparation
- 4
Cook the Meats
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it apart until fully browned. Remove and drain excess fat. In the same skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Prepare Bacon
In the same skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 7
Shape the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to your desired thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Layer with heritage pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, diced ham, cooked ground beef, and crispy bacon.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded Wisconsin smoked provolone cheese generously over the top.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Serving
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Slice into pieces and serve hot.
