There are those who love adding pineapple to pizza and have never tried it. The sweet and sour dish goes well with tomato sauce and cheese. Making pineapple pizza at home is not difficult; With just a few simple ingredients, you can make your own delicious Hawaiian pizza recipe!
Of course, exotic pineapple is best served with a side of savory Canadian bacon or a few jalapeños to balance out all the sweetness. You can add some smoky bacon along with your sweet pineapple chunks to make this a truly delicious treat.
The possibilities are endless when you make pineapple pizza at home. So don’t be afraid to get creative and try some unique combinations! With just a few ingredients and a little imagination, you’ll be eating delicious pizza in no time. Forget expensive delivery, you can make something great in your own kitchen.
We’ve divided this recipe into different methods depending on how much time you have and how much effort you need to put into your pizza game. You can either make meals from scratch or cut some corners to prepare something in time for dinner.
Where does pineapple pizza come from?
With the nickname Hawaiian Pizza, one would think it would come from the islands of Polynesia. But the real history of pineapple pizza is in Canada. In the early 1960s, an Ontario restaurant owner created the dish by combining ham and pineapple.
It was a satellite restaurant in Chatham and the recipe was invented by chef Sam Panopoulos. He was looking to create something new and unique compared to the traditional options offered by his restaurant. From there it spread around the world and became one of America’s favorite pizzas.
So, if you’ve ever wanted a little taste of tropical paradise, why not try making pineapple pizza in your own kitchen?
It’s easy and delicious! Remember to follow our step-by-step guide, have fun and be creative. Your friends and family will be delighted with your new cooking skills when they take their first bite of the most tropical pizza!
Choosing your pizza dough
Just as important as the fresh ingredients you put on top of your pizza is its base, your dough. Choosing a good quality pizza dough, whether store-bought or homemade, can make a big difference in the taste and texture of your pineapple pizza.
If you’ve never made a complete pizza from scratch before, I highly recommend giving it a try. As long as you have time, the experience is a blast and you can get the whole family involved.
Once you start, you’ll discover the joy of making something delicious from scratch and may never go back. You only need basic ingredients like salt, yeast, flour, olive oil and some water.
All in all, it will take about an hour to prepare your dough and prepare your pizza. But you can always prepare the dough days in advance as the fermentation process adds so much flavor to your dough.
The recipe below is for two pizzas, but if you want to make one you can easily halve all the ingredients. If you buy a store, you will need about a pound of flour, which is usually located around the refrigerated section.
All your pizza toppings
The great thing about making sauce for your pizza is that you can make a little extra and have it as a dip. Bake some delicious breadsticks and the family can have a quick breakfast.
You need some cheese, don’t be shy. When it comes to pizza, the more cheese the better, but you have fewer options. You can either buy some pre-packaged cheese that is already shredded, or you can shred your own cheese. The last option gives you the opportunity to create your own combination and get the exact ratio of cheeses you like.
Your pineapple will definitely be the star of the show and you can either use canned varieties or eat fresh slices. The second option will give your pizza a more intense pineapple flavor but may take a little longer to cut through.
The last ingredient in a well-made Hawaiian-style pizza is bacon. Traditional bacon is always a great option for breakfast, but Canadian bacon is closer to the original recipe. Generally, the crunchier or more cooked the bacon, the better. Small bits of smoky bacon combined with your Canadian bacon and pineapple will add flavor to your pizza.
How to Make a Hawaiian Pizza
Now that you have all the ingredients, you’re ready to make your Hawaiian pizza. First, preheat your oven to 500 degrees. This will give your cheese pizza a perfect golden crispy crust.
You’ll want to use a baking sheet to stick your pizza, but be sure to grease the surface with a little oil to keep the homemade pizza dough from sticking. An expert tip is to add a little corn to the bottom of your pan to give your pizza more crunch.
Take your ball of dough and stick it in the center of the baking sheet. Start by gently manipulating your dough to shape it into a circle, then press outwards from the center so that the dough is evenly thick all around.
After that, you are ready to add all the delicious toppings. Brush your pizza dough with some olive oil and cover it with a thin layer of tomato sauce. Make sure your sauce is uniform throughout the dough.
Then add your bacon bits, Canadian bacon, and pineapple slices, then top it all off with a generous amount of cheese. Keeping it in this order will help you include all of your ingredients and make sure none of them fall off your pizza.
Again, your pizza should have equal amounts of each ingredient. However, now is your chance to get a little creative. You can add additional ingredients of your choice or make half of this with extra fresh pineapple and the other half with extra bacon bits. Experiment with which type of pizza you like best.
Once all the ingredients are added, go ahead and place your baking sheet in the oven on the lowest rack.
It won’t take long for your pizza to be a beautiful golden brown covered with melted cheese on top. Let rest for about five minutes before cutting and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
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Caring for your crust
One of the biggest problems home cooks face when making pizza for the first time is getting their crust soggy. There’s nothing worse than making dough from scratch, spending the entire time cooking your pizza, and finding out that the dough is extra wet.
A moist crust is usually caused by the pineapple juice you add to your pizza. If you’re having trouble with a soggy crust, it’s time to turn up the heat or wait until the oven is fully preheated before tossing it on the pizza.
You want the pineapple juice to really burn off while cooking the pizza. You can even extract the juice from your pineapple before slathering it on your pizza. Make sure the juice doesn’t fall on your pineapple chunks when you toss them. If you’re using canned pineapple, you’ll want to extract all the juices before adding them.
You want your pizza to really cook and brown slightly rather than allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
