how to make Pineapple Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough:

• 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¾ cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Toppings:

• ½ cup pizza sauce
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• ½ cup sliced ham (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the olive oil and yeast mixture.
3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. 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 it doubles in size.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or use a pizza stone preheated for best results.

Step 3: Assemble the Pizza

1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 12 inches in diameter).
2. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet.
3. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.
4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
5. Add the pineapple chunks and slices of ham if using.
6. Sprinkle oregano and red pepper flakes (if desired) over the top.

Step 4: Bake

• Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

Step 5: Serve

• Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and enjoy!

Tips

• For a crispy crust, bake directly on a pizza stone.
• Experiment with different toppings like bacon or jalapeños for added flavor!