Despite it's name, this sweet and savory pizza was not invented in Hawaii. The most popular pizza in Australia usually consists of a cheese and tomato base, with pieces of ham and pineapple. This simple recipe for an old time favorite pizza can be made in different variations of dough. See no-yeast dough, gluten free dough, classic dough.

Hawaiian Pizza Recipe

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  • Ready in: 40 min.
  • Serves: 12
  • Complexity: easy
  • Dough type: Classic
Hawaiian Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup diced fully cooked low-sodium ham
  • 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

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Suitable Drinks

  • Red Wine
  • Soft Drinks

Diet

Some Carbs

Tags

dough recipes, simple pizza dough

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar and salt; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spread with pizza sauce; sprinkle with cheese, ham and pineapple.

Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is browned and cheese is melted.

Did you know?

Some delicious variations of this pizza recipe include things like onions, green pepper, and/or jalapeños. However the variation with ham and pineapple is still considered the most popular and contrary to what the unique name suggests, hawaiian pizza isn't really related with the Hawaiian Islands. It may sound odd, but this culinary delight was created in Germany like an alteration to the classic Italian pizza recipe.

The level of popularity of Hawaiian pizza is due to the basic concept of the sweet taste of the pineapple playing off the smokiness of the Canadian bacon. This combination has made this pizza the most popular in Australia, with millions sold every year.

Take your time to enjoy a slice of your homemade hawaiian pizza, to taste its flavor, its ingredients and of course that love only you can add to it when making it at home. Rest assured, it will be a superb eating experience!

Recipes Advice

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