Meat Lover's Pizza:

Meat Lover's Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
• 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
• 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar

For the Sauce:

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Toppings:

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cooked and crumbled Italian sausage
• 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1 cup cooked and crumbled ground beef

Instructions:

Making the Dough:

1. Activate the Yeast:

   • In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

2. Mixing the Dough:

   • Add the olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
   • Gradually add the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

3. Kneading the Dough:

   • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
   • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preparing the Sauce:

1. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a medium saucepan, mix together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Cook the Sauce:

   • Simmer the sauce over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembling the Pizza:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.

2. Roll Out the Dough:

   • Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions.
   • Roll out each portion on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

3. Add the Sauce and Cheese:

   • Spread a layer of pizza sauce over the dough.
   • Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.

4. Add the Meat Toppings:

   • Evenly distribute the cooked sausage, bacon, pepperoni, ham, and ground beef over the cheese.

5. Bake the Pizza:

   • Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (use a pizza peel if you have one).
   • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Serve:

   • Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Enjoy your homemade Meat Lover's Pizza!