Homemade Newfoundland Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Dough
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180ml warm water (110°F/43°C)
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1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon sugar
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ For the Pizza
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1/2 cup pizza sauce
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3 cups shredded cheese (half cheddar, half mozzarella recommended)
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6 slices Canadian bacon, pan-fried until crisp and drained
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1 can Vienna sausages, sliced into 6mm rounds
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water
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Non-stick cooking spray
# Instructions:
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Fill a metal mixing bowl with hot tap water and set aside for a few minutes to temper the bowl, ensuring proper yeast activation. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 260°C (500°F).
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Empty and dry the bowl. Add warm water (43°C/110°F) and yeast, stirring gently for 5-10 seconds. Allow the mixture to rest until foamy, about 3 minutes.
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Sift together 2 cups flour, salt, and sugar in a separate bowl.
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Add olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir briefly. Pour in the flour mixture and combine with a rubber spatula until liquid is absorbed.
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Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 4-5 minutes until a smooth ball forms. Return to the mixing bowl, cover with a tea towel, and place on top of the preheating oven for 5 minutes to proof.
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Lightly coat a 35cm (14-inch) pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray.
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On a floured surface, roll dough into a round shape. Transfer to the pizza pan and press outward from the center with your palms, preserving the edge for a puffy crust.
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Whisk egg and water together and brush the perimeter of the dough to create a golden crust when baked.
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Spread pizza sauce evenly across the dough, leaving a 2.5cm (1-inch) border around the edge.
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Distribute three-quarters of the shredded cheese over the sauce, avoiding the egg-washed perimeter.
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Arrange the Canadian bacon and Vienna sausage slices evenly across the pizza.
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Sprinkle dried basil, oregano, Parmesan cheese, and the remaining shredded cheese over the toppings.
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Bake for 10 minutes at 260°C (500°F) until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
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Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and slice into 8 equal wedges. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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This Newfoundland-style pizza features a distinctive combination of Canadian bacon and Vienna sausages, creating a unique flavor profile characteristic of Atlantic Canadian cuisine.
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The egg wash on the crust perimeter creates a golden, puffy edge that's characteristic of traditional Newfoundland pizza.