Mia Little Greek Pizza Recipe
Mild goat cheese, applewood smoked bacon, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella and provolone
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Toppings Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Bacon
Cook the applewood smoked bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cool, chop into pieces.
- 6
Slice the Vegetables
While the dough is rising, slice the fresh tomatoes and chop the roasted red peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Prepare Cheeses
Crumble the mild goat cheese, and shred the mozzarella and provolone cheese.
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.
- 9
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 10
Add Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly over the dough. Distribute the chopped bacon, roasted red peppers, and sliced tomatoes on top. Finally, crumble the goat cheese and sprinkle fresh basil leaves.
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Season and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, season with black pepper to taste, slice, and serve hot.