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Pizza
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cool, crumble into small pieces.
- 3
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 4
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the dough. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute evenly on top. Add the cherry tomatoes and crumbled bacon.
- 5
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves, and let cool for a minute before slicing. Serve warm.
