Bacon Sausage Pizza

Bacon Sausage Pizza

Time: 3 hours 15 minutes           Cost: $11.54         Cost Per Serving: $2.91           By:CookingWithBacon

Ingredients for the Dough:

• 2-1/2 Tablespoons Instant Yeast (1 Packet)
• 1/2 Cup Warm Water (110 degrees)
• 1-1/4 Cups Room Temperature Water
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 Cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1-1/2 Teaspoons Salt

Procedure:

1. Combine Yeast and Warm Water in bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add in the Room Temperature Water and Olive Oil.
3. In a mixer, Combine the Flour and Salt.
4. Add in the wet ingredients two Tablespoons at a time until a ball is formed.
5. Place in a deep bowl and let sit for 2 hours.

Ingredients for the Sauce:

• 3 Slices Bacon
• 1 Large Onion - diced
• 1 Celery Stalk - diced
• 1 Handful Pepitas
• 1 Poblano Pepper - diced
• 1 Clove Garlic - chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Dry Vermouth
• Salt and Pepper

Procedure:

1. Render the Bacon over medium heat for about 12 minutes until crispy.
2. Remove the Bacon and put the Onion, Celery, Pepitas, and Pepper.
3. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 12 minutes.
4. Add in the Dry Vermouth and cover for another 5 minutes.
5. Uncover and add the Garlic and Salt and Pepper to taste.
6. Cover and cook for another 8 minutes until vegetables are completely softened.

Ingredients for the Sausage:

• 1 Pound Ground Pork
• 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
• 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme
• 1/2 Teaspoon Parsley
• 1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Procedure:

1. Combine all Sausage ingredients until thoroughly combined.
2. Cook in pan over medium heat for 16 minutes or until it starts to brown.
3. Use the spatula to chop up the Sausage into small pieces.

Ingredients for the Cheese:

• 2-1/2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella
• 3/4 Cup Shredded Swiss
• 1/4 Cup Parmesan
• Cracked Pepper

Procedure:

1. Combine all Ingredients in a bowl.

Assembly:

1. Kneed the Dough for 4 minutes, constantly flipping and pressing towards the edges.
2. Transfer the dough to a dish coated in Olive Oil.
3. Wipe Olive Oil on top of the Crust so the dough doesn't get soggy.
4. Add the Sauce, evenly distributing to the edges.
5. Next, add the cheese mixture with the same technique.
6. Crumble the Bacon over the Cheese and under the Sausage so it doesn't burn.
7. Bake for 25 minutes at 425 degrees or until the cheese becomes golden brown.
8. You're Done.

Wow.  What an excellent pizza.  This is simple to make and a dream to eat for any pork lover.  Be sure to add more bacon as you see fit.

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Thanks

Christian McMahon