Four Meat Pizza Recipe
Pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, ham and bacon.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until the dough starts to come together. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Cook Sausages and Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the spicy Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into small pieces.
- 6
Prepare Other Toppings
While the dough is rising, slice the pepperoni and ham into bite-sized pieces.
Pizza Assembly
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 8
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- 10
Add Toppings
Evenly distribute the pepperoni, cooked spicy Italian sausage, ham, and bacon over the cheese.
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 12
Cool and Slice
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
