The Best Ways To Enjoy Pizza

Pizza is one of the very few dishes that do not require any type of side dish or appetizer in order for it to be considered a full meal. However, there are several types of foods commonly eaten with pizza that you may want to have the next time you make a homemade pie.

Chicken wings, fried mushrooms, mozzarella cheese sticks, onion rings, nachos, salads, and a variety of stuffed peppers are just some of the appetizers and side dishes that go great with pizza.

Eating pizza is largely a matter of personal preference as some people eat slices beginning with the narrow end while others prefer to start with the crust. Others fold their slices of pizza over in a taco-like fashion and some enjoy theirs with a variety of dipping sauces.

Likewise, some aficionados not only eat their pieces of pizza piping hot from the oven but also cold and right from the refrigerator as a delicious leftover.

Turkey Bacon Parmesan Pizza Recipe

What You Need

3/4 cup water, warm to hot
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2-1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 cups turkey bacon, fried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup pizza sauce
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup red onions, sliced
1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon basil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

How to Make It

In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, and butter and mix together. Add in half of the flour and stir well. Add in the rest of the flour along with the tablespoon of yeast and stir until a doughy mixture begins to form.

Knead the dough for 8 to10 minutes or until it is smooth with an elastic consistency. Place the kneaded dough in a bowl and grease the top with a little bit of butter. Cover the bowl with a few tea towels and set in a warm place to rise for about 45 minutes to an hour.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

After the dough has risen, punch it down with your hand and knead until all of the air bubbles are gone.

Fry slices of turkey bacon in a skillet and then slice or crumble into pieces until you have about 2 cups.

Liberally coat a large, round pizza pan with butter and press the dough down onto the pan. Lift up one half of the pizza dough and sprinkle half of the cornmeal on the pan. Repeat the process with the other side.

Sprinkle salt and pepper and spread the sauce evenly on the pizza dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on the pizza and then add the sliced red onions, chopped bell pepper, and fried turkey bacon.

Add the oregano, basil, and parmesan cheese to the pizza last and bake for 10 minutes. Rotate the pizza completely and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes or until the top has just started to turn brown.

After baking, turn the heat off, open the door, and allow the pizza to sit on the rack for at least 10 minutes or until ready to serve.

Serves 4 to 6.

The pizza recipes that become your favorites will probably be those that are easy to prepare and contain the freshest of ingredients. Most all types of types of pizza should be served hot from the oven and sliced as quickly as possible to avoid pulling off the cheeses.

GreatPizzaRecipes.com You Make the Pizza, We Help You Make It Great!

Tags : cuisinart chefs classic 17 piece cookware set kitchenaid 12 inch cast iron grill pan le creuset 9 piece cookware set