Sausage & Bacon Pizza Recipe

Activate Yeast

In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F or 43°C) with sugar and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Make Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center, pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead Dough

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Cook Sausage and Bacon

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Prepare Pizza Sauce

In a small saucepan, warm the pizza sauce over low heat. Add oregano and black pepper to taste. Stir well and set aside.

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

Shape Dough

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness (about 12 inches in diameter) and transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Add Sauce and Toppings

Spread the warmed pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese, then evenly distribute the cooked sausage and bacon. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.

Bake Pizza

Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven or pizza stone. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Slice and Serve

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice into wedges and serve hot.