The Ultimate Canadian Pizza Recipe
Pepperoni, crispy bacon and sliced button mushrooms.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm water (about 110°F), sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it along with the olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 9
Layer Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 10
Add Toppings
Evenly distribute the pepperoni slices, crumbled bacon, and sliced button mushrooms on top of the cheese.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Cool and Slice
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
