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Hawaiian Pizza

Hawaiian Pizza
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Hawaiian Pizza is a delicious blend of sweet pineapple chunks and savory ham atop a crispy pizza crust, delivering a perfect balance of flavors and textures that is easy to customize and ready in under 30 minutes. This family-friendly recipe is ideal for parties, weeknight dinners, and casual gatherings, offering a tropical twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

Base

  • Pizza Dough – enough for one 12-inch pizza
  • Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon for drizzling

Sauce

  • Tomato Sauce – 1/2 cup

Cheese

  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – 1 1/2 cups

Toppings

  • Ham Slices or Chunks – 3/4 cup
  • Pineapple Chunks (fresh or canned, drained) – 3/4 cup

Optional

  • Red Pepper Flakes – 1/4 teaspoon or to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness—thin for crispiness or thicker for a chewier base. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet to get ready for topping.
  2. Spread the Sauce: Evenly coat the dough with a thin layer of tomato sauce, leaving a small border around the edges to form the crust. This tangy layer complements the sweet and savory toppings perfectly.
  3. Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce ensuring full coverage for a creamy, gooey texture once baked.
  4. Layer Ham and Pineapple: Arrange ham slices or chunks evenly across the cheese, then scatter pineapple pieces to distribute sweet bursts throughout the pizza.
  5. Drizzle Olive Oil and Bake: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the top to enhance crispness. Bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese bubbles beautifully.
  6. Rest and Slice: Let the pizza rest for a few minutes after baking to settle the toppings and ensure clean slices. Serve while warm and melty.

Notes

  • Use fresh pineapple for better texture and flavor, removing excess juice to avoid sogginess.
  • Pre-cook the ham by quickly sautéing to intensify smoky flavor and prevent sogginess.
  • Avoid overloading toppings to keep the crust crisp and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Bake on a preheated pizza stone or baking steel at high heat to achieve a pizzeria-quality crisp crust.
  • Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts and to prevent cheese from sliding off.

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