Wood Fired Sausage Mushroom 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 pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

Knead Dough

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Let Dough Rise

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area 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. Remove from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.

Prepare Mushrooms

In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden and tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat Oven

Preheat your wood-fired oven to about 700°F (370°C) or your conventional oven to the highest heat setting.

Shape Dough

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer to a floured surface. Divide into two equal portions and roll out each portion into a round pizza shape.

Add Sauce and Toppings

Place the rolled-out pizza dough onto a pizza peel. Spread pizza sauce evenly on each base. Top with cooked sausage, bacon pieces, sautéed mushrooms, and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Brush with Olive Oil

Lightly brush the edges of the pizza with olive oil for a nice crust.

Cook Pizza

Carefully slide the pizza into the wood-fired oven or onto a baking stone in the conventional oven. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden.

Garnish and Serve

Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.