Oriental Pizza Recipe

Activate Yeast

In a small bowl, combine warm water (3 ml) and sugar (1 tsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (1 tbs) over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Mix Dough Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (2 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil (2 tbs) to the flour mixture.

Knead Dough

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Let Dough Rise

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

Prepare Pizza Base

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Add Hoisin Sauce

Spread the hoisin sauce (4 tbs) evenly over the pizza base.

Layer Toppings

Evenly distribute the shredded chicken (1 cup), bell pepper (1 medium), and red onion (0.5 medium) over the hoisin sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese (1.5 cups).

Bake Pizza

Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Garnish and Serve

Remove the pizza from the oven. Sprinkle with chopped green onions (0.25 cup) and sesame seeds (1 tbs if desired). Slice and serve hot.