Mackenzie Rose Pizza Recipe
Marinated plum tomato, basil pesto, fresh Mozzarella, chicken, and balsamic reduction.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough 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 damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Toppings Preparation
- 5
Prepare Tomatoes
Chop the plum tomatoes into quarters and set aside.
- 6
Prepare Chicken
If not already done, cook the chicken breast and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Slice Mozzarella
Slice the fresh Mozzarella cheese into rounds.
Assembling and Baking the Pizza
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 9
Shape Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 10
Add Pesto and Toppings
Spread basil pesto evenly over the rolled-out dough. Add chopped tomatoes, shredded chicken, and slices of Mozzarella evenly across the top.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the heated pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Finish with Balsamic Reduction
Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- 13
Slice and Serve
Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes, slice it into pieces, and serve warm.