Pear Pizza Recipe
Make Pear Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a round shape about 12 inches in diameter.
- 8
Add Cheese
Place the rolled-out dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the surface.
- 9
Add Pears and Gorgonzola
Arrange the sliced pears over the mozzarella, then sprinkle with crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
- 10
Add Honey and Thyme
Drizzle honey over the top and scatter fresh thyme leaves across the pizza.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Finish with Balsamic Glaze
Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle balsamic glaze over the top before slicing.
