Meat Lovers Pizza Recipe
pepperoni, sausage, beef, Canadian bacon, bacon
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine
Once the yeast is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 6
Prepare Meats
While the dough is rising, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 7
Prepare Bacon
In the same skillet, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove from heat and chop into smaller pieces.
Pizza Assembly
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 9
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down, and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 10
Spread Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface.
- 11
Add Toppings
Layer the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then add the cooked Italian sausage, ground beef, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, and chopped bacon strips on top.
- 12
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Serving
- 13
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Slice into wedges and serve hot.