Hawaiian Pizza: Love It or Hate It

📝 Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp instant yeast

• ¾ cup warm water

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the toppings:

• 1 cup pizza sauce (tomato-based or white sauce)

• 200g (7 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 100g (3.5 oz) ham, sliced or cubed

• ½ cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)

• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.

2. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.

3. Shape the Dough:
   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 10–12 inch round shape. Transfer it to a floured baking sheet or pizza peel.

4. Assemble the Pizza:
   Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on the dough. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Evenly distribute the ham, pineapple chunks, and optional red onion slices on top. Sprinkle oregano over the pizza for added flavor.

5. Bake the Pizza:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Finish and Serve:
   Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle with a little olive oil for extra richness, slice, and serve hot.

Optional Variations:

• Add bacon or chicken for extra protein.

• For a spicy twist, add some chili flakes or jalapeños on top.

• Use a barbecue sauce instead of the tomato sauce for a smoky flavor.