Meat Lovers Pizza

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/3 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 1/2 cups flour (plus more for dusting)
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for the bowl)
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1 cups tomatoes (crushed)
• 16 pepperoni (slices)
• 1/2 cups Italian sausage (crumbled)
• 4 bacon (cooked and chopped)
• 1/2 cups ham (diced)

Instructions

1. 1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let sit 5 min until foamy.
2. 2. Mix in flour, salt, and olive oil, knead 8–10 min until smooth and elastic.
3. 3. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, let rise in a warm spot 1–1.5 hr until doubled.
4. 4. Punch down dough, divide into 2 balls.
5. 5. Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Stretch each ball into a round, spread with crushed tomatoes.
6. 6. Top with mozzarella, then evenly distribute pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham.
7. 7. Bake 12–15 min until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.