Transport yourself to New Haven, Connecticut, with this white clam pizza recipe. The combination of smoky bacon, briny clams and bold garlic is nothing short of perfection!
Clam Pizza
Transport yourself to New Haven, Connecticut, with this white clam pizza recipe. The combination of smoky bacon, briny clams and bold garlic is nothing short of perfection!
Ingredients
- 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water 110° to 115°
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 6-1/2 ounces each chopped clams drained
- 4 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the flour, salt and oil; beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 15-20 minutes.
- Punch dough down. Press onto the bottom and up the side of a greased 14-in. pizza pan; build up edge slightly. Prick dough several times with a fork.
- Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle remaining ingredients over crust in order listed. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.
