Build Your Own Pizza Recipe
Smothered in our house-made beer cheese plus extra cheddar jack sautéed with any and all of your favorite add-ins. Topped with cheesy bread crumbs and baked.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Beer Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Cheesy Bread Crumbs
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Beer Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 5
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan, combine the beer, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over medium heat. Stir until smooth and cheese is melted.
- 6
Add Cheddar
Gradually add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until fully melted and creamy. Remove from heat.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 9
Add Beer Cheese Sauce
Spread the beer cheese sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 10
- 11
Prepare Cheesy Bread Crumbs
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with melted butter and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture over the toppings.
- 12
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.