Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza (large) Recipe
Breaded chicken, bacon, Mozzarella, and house-made ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 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 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.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness for a large pizza.
- 8
Prepare the Toppings
Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into smaller pieces. If using pre-cooked breaded chicken, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- 9
Assemble Pizza
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the ranch dressing evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 10
Add Toppings
Evenly distribute the breaded chicken, bacon, and shredded mozzarella cheese over the ranch dressing. Sprinkle with dried oregano and basil.
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.