Ham & Pineapple Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough & Assembly
Sauce & Cheese
Toppings
Finishing
Method
Pizza Dough & Assembly
- 1
Preheat
Position an oven rack in the lower-middle position and preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. If you have a baking sheet, leave it empty in the oven to heat for 15 minutes.
- 2
Lightly flour a clean work surface with 1–2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) round (or desired shape) about 1/4-inch thick. Transfer the shaped dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel.
- 3
Brush the outer 1/2-inch rim of the dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil to help it brown and crisp during baking.
Sauce & Cheese
- 4
Evenly spoon 3 tablespoons of tomato pizza sauce onto the stretched dough, leaving the oiled outer rim bare. Spread the sauce with the back of the spoon in a thin, even layer.
- 5
Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, leaving the crust exposed.
- 6
If using, lightly sprinkle 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan over the mozzarella for extra flavor.
Toppings
- 7
Distribute 1 cup of thinly sliced or diced cooked ham evenly over the cheese.
- 8
Scatter pineapple chunks (about 3 oz) across the pizza so each slice will have some. If using canned pineapple, be sure to drain and pat dry to avoid excess moisture.
- 9
If using, add 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion in a single layer so it softens and slightly caramelizes in the oven.
- 10
Lightly season the assembled toppings with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust red pepper flakes to taste).
Baking & Finishing
- 11
Using the parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel, transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or hot baking sheet. Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 8–12 minutes, rotating once after 5–6 minutes if your oven has hot spots, until the crust is golden-brown and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
- 12
Remove the pizza from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Let rest 2 minutes to set. Tear and scatter fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza, if using.
- 13
Slice into 6–8 slices and serve immediately.