Brendan's Now Legendary Irish Potato Pizza Recipe
A unique pizza topped with Irish ingredients.
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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. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the dry ingredients along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 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 the Toppings
While the dough is rising, prepare your toppings. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, chopped bacon, green onions, parsley, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll out or stretch the dough to fit your pizza pan.
- 9
Add Toppings
Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle with Irish cheddar cheese.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
