Meat Lovers Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
• 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
• 1/2 cup cooked ham, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Add flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
7. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
8. Spread pizza sauce over the dough.
9. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
10. Top with pepperoni slices, cooked Italian sausage, bacon bits, and chopped ham.
11. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and dried basil over the top.
12. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
13. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.

Finished Product