Wood Fired Sausage Mush Bacon Pizza Recipe

Activate Yeast

In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Mix Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.

Knead Dough

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Let Dough Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

Cook Sausage

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Cook Bacon

In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.

Sauté Mushrooms

In the remaining bacon fat, sauté sliced mushrooms until they are tender and browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat Oven

Preheat your wood-fired oven to about 475°F (245°C).

Shape Dough

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

Add Sauce and Cheese

Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the base and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Add Toppings

Top the pizza with cooked sausage, bacon pieces, and sautéed mushrooms. Finish with chopped basil.

Bake Pizza

Slide the pizza into the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Serve

Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.