Hawaiian pizza is definitely one of those love it or hate it recipes. Baby G said there is a huge debate in her class about pineapple as a pizza topping. Apparently, it was voted as a no go in the 7th grade student government. Not only in her class has pineapple on pizza been controversial. There are debates all over the world regarding this.
Either way, it is an alternative to traditional pizza. As for me, while I might not rank Hawaiian pizza among my top choices, I certainly appreciate the wide array of pizza styles available. My personal favorite toppings lean towards the earthy taste of mushrooms, but I can still recognize the charm of a Hawaiian pizza. The combination of sweet, juicy pineapple paired with the salty savoriness of Canadian bacon offers a refreshing twist to the classic pizza experience.
Interestingly, despite its name, Hawaiian pizza is not a traditional dish from Hawaii. It was actually first created in Canada during the 1960s, which adds an intriguing layer to its identity. If you’re curious to explore deeper into the fascinating story behind Hawaiian pizza, check out the engaging article titled: Why Was Hawaiian Pizza Created? The History And Inspiration Revealed – Flavor Insider.
Whether you love it or just want to change up pizza night, here it is. You never know, it may be someone in the house’s new favorite pizza.
Preparation, Servings, and Storage
Hawaiian pizza is simple to make and it only takes about 30 minutes to prepare after the dough has risen. One generously topped pizza can serves up to eight delicious slices.
Pizza is best served fresh and hot out of the oven. If there are leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheating is a breeze. Simply pop it in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes to revive that melty cheese and restore the crust’s delightful crispiness.
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Hawaiian Pizza
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Equipment
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Instant Yeast
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 2/3 cup Warm water
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1⅔ cup Bread Flour
Toppings
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1/2 LB Canadian bacon, diced
- 1 8oz can Pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup Red onion, sliced thin or diced
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine instant yeast, sugar, salt, and water. Allow to rest for a few minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.
- Add the olive oil and bread flour.
- Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, or until all the flour is mixed into the dough and a dough ball is formed.
- Either cover and allow the dough to rise for 2 hours or cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. (If refrigerating the dough prior to baking, remove from the refrigerator 1 hour prior to shaping.)
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Lightly flour a work surface and spread the dough into a 14 inch circle.
- Spread the sauce over the dough, leaving 1/2 to 1 inch crust on the outer part of the pizza.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Place the Canadian bacon pieces over the entire pizza.
- Next, evenly spread the pineapple pieces and red onions over the entire pizza.
- Top the pizza with the remainder of the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is browning and the toppings are hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition
Turned out perfect! Pineapple DOES go on pizza. Just not all the time…