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Ingredients
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Dough / Base
Spread & Toppings
Finishing (optional)
Method
Dough / Base
- 1
Preheat and prepare
Position an oven rack in the center and preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. If using a baking sheet, lightly oil or line it.
- 2
Shape the dough
Lightly dust a work surface with the listed all-purpose flour. Stretch or roll the 12-inch pizza dough into an approximately 12-inch round (about 1/4-inch thick), leaving a slightly thicker rim for the crust. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel/baking sheet. If desired, brush the rim lightly with 1 tsp olive oil for a golden finish.
- 3
Par-bake (optional but recommended for a crisp base)
Slide the dough (on parchment or peel) onto the preheated stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Par-bake for 4–6 minutes just until the surface sets and begins to show tiny bubbles but is not browned. Remove from oven. Par-baking prevents the Nutella from soaking into the dough and keeps the crust crisp.
Spread & Toppings
- 4
Prepare toppings
While the dough is par-baking, chop the toasted pecan halves into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces. Slice the ripe banana into 1/4-inch diagonal slices. If pecans are not toasted, spread them on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 4–6 minutes until fragrant, then chop.
- 5
Apply Nutella
Remove the par-baked crust from the oven. Using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon, gently spread 3 tbs Nutella evenly over the warm crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the edge. If the Nutella is very thick, warm it for 10–15 seconds in the microwave to soften slightly so it spreads easily.
- 6
Arrange banana & pecans
Evenly arrange the banana slices over the Nutella in a single layer or slightly overlapping pattern. Sprinkle the chopped toasted pecans over the top, distributing them so every slice will have some.
- 7
Finish baking (optional)
Return the assembled pizza to the oven for 2–4 minutes if you prefer warmed bananas and slightly more set topping. Watch carefully — bananas can brown quickly. This step is optional; serving without additional bake keeps the banana fresh and the Nutella glossy.
Finishing (optional)
- 8
Season and serve
Once out of the oven (or immediately after topping if you skipped the second bake), sprinkle 1 tsp flaky sea salt evenly over the pizza to enhance the chocolate flavor. If using, dust lightly with 1 tsp powdered sugar, drizzle 1 tsp honey or maple syrup in a light zigzag, and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Let the pizza rest 1 minute, then slice into 6–8 slices and serve warm or at room temperature.
