Hawaiian Pizza Recipe with Ham and Pineapple
A 12-inch pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham and pineapple.
Hawaiian pizza pairs a tomato base and melted mozzarella with salty ham and sweet pineapple. The source offers topping ideas and a 200°C bake but does not give quantities, so this version uses one 30 cm (12-inch) dough round with a light layer of sauce and evenly distributed toppings. Drain canned pineapple well to prevent a watery centre, and avoid overloading the crust. A hot oven helps the base brown before the cheese dries out. Let the pizza stand for a few minutes after baking, then slice and serve while the cheese is still stretchy. Heat oven to 240°C (465°F) with a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside, if available. Stretch or roll dough into a 30 cm (12-inch) round on parchment or a lightly floured surface.
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Hawaiian Pizza Recipe with Ham and Pineapple
Equipment: Oven, pizza stone or heavy baking sheet, parchment, rolling pin, pizza cutter
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat oven
Heat oven to 240°C (465°F) with a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside, if available.
Prepare base
Stretch or roll dough into a 30 cm (12-inch) round on parchment or a lightly floured surface.
Add toppings
Spread sauce thinly, leaving a 1 cm border. Scatter mozzarella, ham and well-drained pineapple evenly over the top. Add oregano if using.
Bake
Slide pizza onto the hot stone or tray. Bake 10 to 14 minutes until the crust is browned and cheese is bubbling.
Rest and serve
Rest 3 minutes. Finish with optional basil, slice and serve.
How to tell when it is ready
Crust is browned on the underside and cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
Tips
- Bring dough to room temperature so it stretches easily.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly.
- Use a light hand with sauce and toppings.
- Preheat the stone or tray for a better-browned base.
Troubleshooting
- If the centre is soggy, reduce sauce and drain pineapple more thoroughly next time.
- If crust browns too quickly, move the tray to a lower oven rack.
Substitutions
- Use turkey ham or cooked chicken in place of pork ham.
- Use a dairy-free mozzarella alternative, following its melting guidance.
Variations
- Use smoked ham for a deeper savoury flavour.
- Add thinly sliced red onion for bite.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with a green salad.
- Add roasted vegetables on the side.
- Offer chili flakes at the table.
- Pair with sparkling water or lemonade.
Make ahead
Dice ham and drain pineapple ahead, then refrigerate them separately. Top the dough just before baking.
Storage
Refrigerate slices up to 3 days. Reheat on a skillet or in a hot oven to crisp the base.
Food safety
Contains wheat, milk and pork if made with pork ham. Keep toppings refrigerated until use and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use fresh pineapple?
Yes. Cut it into small pieces and blot it dry before adding.
How should I store hawaiian ham and pineapple pizza?
Refrigerate slices up to 3 days. Reheat on a skillet or in a hot oven to crisp the base.
Serve while fresh and follow the storage guidance for leftovers.
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