Sausage & Bacon Pizza Recipe
Make Sausage & Bacon Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the olive oil and the activated yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Toppings Preparation
- 5
Cook Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- 6
Pizza Assembly
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 8
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 9
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, then sprinkle the cooked sausage, bacon, and mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Season with oregano, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Serving
- 11
Slice and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice it, and serve hot.
