Hawaiian Recipe
ham w / sauteed pineapple & mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough & Assembly
Toppings
Finishing
Method
Pizza Dough & Assembly
- 1
Preheat and prepare dough
Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12–14-inch round. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper or a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal. Brush the dough edge lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil to help the crust brown.
- 2
Sauce and cheese
Evenly spread 3 tablespoons tomato pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauced dough, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup for after the pineapple/ham step.
Toppings
- 3
Sauté pineapple
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. When melted and foaming, add 1 cup diced pineapple, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4–5 minutes until the pineapple is caramelized at the edges and most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in 1 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using). Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 2 minutes.
- 4
Assemble toppings
Distribute the 8 ounces of cooked ham evenly over the cheese on the pizza. Spoon the sautéed pineapple pieces across the pizza in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella over the top to help the toppings meld during baking.
Baking & Finishing
- 5
Bake
Slide the pizza (on the parchment or peel) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 8–12 minutes, rotating once after 5–6 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.
- 6
Finish and serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan if desired. Slice into 6–8 slices and serve hot.