Homemade Bacon
Mushroom Pizza
A simple, delicious homemade pizza with a perfectly crispy crust, savory bacon, earthy mushrooms, and gooey melted mozzarella.
There is something uniquely satisfying about crafting a pizza from scratch in your own kitchen. By mixing a simple, high-hydration dough and layering it with fresh mushrooms and crisp bacon, you create a rustic pie that far surpasses any frozen alternative. It is a rewarding process that turns basic pantry staples into a comforting meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 150 g high-gluten flour
- 2 g yeast
- 2 g salt
- 15 g corn oil
- 110 g water
- to taste tomato sauce
- to taste onions, thinly sliced
- to taste mushrooms, sliced
- to taste bacon slices
- to taste mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 150g of high-gluten flour, 2g of yeast, 2g of salt, 15g of corn oil, and 110g of water. Use a spoon or spatula to stir until the mixture forms a shaggy dough.
Tip: Ensure the water is at room temperature to help activate the yeast properly. - 2Fold the Dough
After resting the mixture for 30 minutes, perform a series of folds on the wet dough to build structure. Gently pull the edges of the dough and fold them toward the center.
Tip: Keep your hands slightly damp or lightly oiled to prevent the sticky dough from clinging to your fingers. - 3Shape into a Ball
Once the dough has doubled in size from proofing, fold it again to degas. Add a light dusting of flour to your surface, then shape the dough into a smooth, tight ball.
Tip: Adding a bit of extra flour helps create a non-stick surface for final shaping. - 4Flatten the Dough
Transfer the dough ball to a prepared baking pan. Use your hands to gently press and stretch the dough until it is flat and covers the bottom of the pan evenly.
Tip: Push from the center outwards to ensure an even thickness across the crust. - 5Dock the Crust
Use a fork to prick the entire surface of the flattened dough. This process, known as docking, prevents large air bubbles from forming and uneven rising during baking.
Tip: Make sure to prick the dough consistently across the entire base. - 6Assemble the Pizza
Spread an even layer of tomato sauce over the prepared base. Arrange the onions and sliced mushrooms on top.
Tip: Avoid overloading the center with too many wet toppings to ensure a crispy crust. - 7Add toppings
Layer slices of bacon evenly over the mushrooms and tomato sauce base to prepare the pizza for the final assembly of cheese.
Tip: Ensure the bacon is spread out so it cooks evenly and crisps up nicely in the oven. - 8Top with mozzarella
Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the bacon and vegetable toppings. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Tip: Use a fresh block of mozzarella and shred it yourself for the best melting texture.
