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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pizza

A crispy-crust pizza topped with bacon, cheddar, and baked eggs.

4 servings15 minMedium
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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
  • 5 tbsp olive oil (plus more for the bowl)
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 8 bacon (cooked and chopped)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional)

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 450°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Stretch each ball into a round, brush with olive oil, top with cheddar and bacon.
  6. 6. Bake 6–7 min until cheese is melted, then remove and crack 2 eggs onto each pizza.
  7. 7. Return to the oven, bake 6–8 min more until egg whites are set but yolks are still slightly runny. Top with chives.