Meat Lovers Pizza with Béarnaise Sauce
- 500g (1.1 lb) pork fillet
- 1200g (8.5 cups) all-purpose flour
- 50g (1.75 oz) active dry yeast
- 400ml (1.7 cups) warm water (98°F / 37°C)
- 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
- 15g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 400g (14 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 100g (3.5 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 6g (1 tsp) salt
- 0.4g (2 pinches) black pepper
1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F)
2. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy
3. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms
4. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic
5. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled
6. Punch down the dough and divide into 4 equal portions
7. Roll each portion into a thin 30cm (12-inch) round
8. Transfer to baking sheets or a preheated pizza stone
9. Arrange sliced pork fillet, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper over each pizza
10. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese
11. Drizzle lightly with melted butter and season with salt and pepper
12. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned
13. Serve hot with a generous spoonful of Béarnaise sauce on top or on the side
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- wooden spoon
- stand mixer
- baking sheet
- pizza stone
- oven
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