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Hawaiian Pizza is such an easy homemade pizza recipe!! This recipe actually turned me on to pineapple pizza – it’s such a polarizing flavor combo! You’ll love this one because it’s got BACON!

pizza with cheese, pineapple, ham, and bacon on top.


Why you’ll LOVE this recipe

Have you ever had a time where you have to eat your words? A time when you’ve said you positively absolutely never-ever-ever would like something and then you try it and, shock of all shocks, you DO like it? You see where I’m going here, right?

I’ve always said pineapple didn’t belong on pizza….but I was wrong. Hawaiian pizza is delicious – especially with BACON on it! Fresh pineapple, crispy bacon, savory ham, delicious cheese and a homemade pizza crust – this is going to be your Friday night favorite!

pizza with cheese, pineapple, ham, and bacon on top and bowls of pineapple and bacon above it.

Ingredients Needed

It’s EASY to make, I promise! If you’re scared of working with yeast – don’t be. Once you do it a few times you’ll be amazed at how simple it is. This recipe is probably the easiest yeast recipe you’ll ever make – you don’t even need a mixer!

  • First, you need to pick the right yeast: Instant Yeast! This recipe is written for instant (Rapid Rise) yeast – do not use active dry.
  • Flour – all-purpse flour is best
  • Sugar – I always use granulated – this helps activate the yeast

Hawaiian Pizza Toppings

I think the last time I checked, Hawaiian Pizza was one of the most ordered pizzas and the most controversial. Pineapple on pizza? Hmmmm. But, guys, I’m a testament that it’s actually GOOD. Pinky swear! Besides pizza sauce and cheese, Hawaiian pizza ingredients are:

  • Pizza Sauce – use your favorite store-bought or my homemade pizza sauce recipe.
  • Mozzarella Cheese – shred your own for the best melting
  • Ham or Canadian Bacon – Use what you like
  • Pineapple – Use canned or fresh pineapple chunks
  • Bacon – Cook until crispy, then drain the oil.
dry ingredients in a large glass bowl.
Dry ingredients with wet ingredients in glass bowl.
pizza dough on board
stretched out pizza dough on pizza pan.
hawaiian pizza toppings on pizza before baking.

How to make Pineapple Pizza

  1. To start your homemade pizza dough, you first need to whisk together the dry ingredients.
  2. Then, heat the water to between 120-130°F. It’s easiest to do this if you have an instant read thermometer, but you if you don’t, simply think “hot bathwater”.
  3. Stir the water and oil together into the dry ingredients until the dough forms a ball. Then you have to knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it comes together. Once it rests for 10 minutes, you’re ready to top it and bake it.
  4. Preheat your oven to a HIGH temperature – this ensures a cooked crust and a crunchy crust too! Stretch your pizza dough to fit your pan.
  5. Top your pizza with sauce, then sprinkle on the cheese, ham, pineapple, and bacon crumbles.

How long do you cook a homemade pizza?

Pizza bakes at a high temperature (450°F) so it bakes pretty quickly. It depends on how many toppings you have and how thick your crust is, but for this recipe it’ll be done in about 13-15 minutes. The high oven temperature helps the bottom get crunchy and the top get brown!

pizza with cheese, pineapple, ham, and bacon on top.

Expert Tips

  • You can use pepperoni in place of ham if you prefer.
  • Add a sprinkling of jalapeños for a spicy pineapple pizza.
  • Storage: store leftovers in the refrigerator. I love to reheat pizza in the air fryer.

FAQs

How do you know when pizza is done baking?

You’ll know it’s done because it’ll be golden around the edges and the cheese will be bubbling. Just wait a few minutes and then slice and eat!

What’s the best cheese for pineapple pizza?

Mozzarella is standard; shred your own mozzarella cheese. Cheese that comes pre-shredded has a coating on it that makes it not melt as easily!

How do you store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

pizza with cheese, pineapple, ham, and bacon on top.

Homemade Hawaiian Pizza Recipe

5 from 33 votes
Homemade Pizza is so easy to make with this simple recipe. We make pizza at least once a week – and I use this recipe for breadsticks too. Make a Hawaiian Pizza or your favorite flavor with this simple pizza dough recipe.

Recipe Video

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Yield 8 slices
Serving Size 1 slice
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Ingredients
 

For the pizza dough:

  • 1 ¾ to 2 ¼ cups (217g-279g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 envelope (7g) Fleischmann's® RapidRise® Yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup (158g) very warm water 120° to 130°F
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil

For the Hawaiian Pizza:

  • ½ to 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 ounces Canadian bacon or ham diced
  • 4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 8-ounce can pineapple, drained and diced
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Whisk together 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add oil to the water and pour into dry ingredients. Stir until well blended, about 1 minute. Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  • Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface, adding additional flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes.
  • Cover and rest the dough for 10 minutes.
  • Stretch and pat dough with floured hands to fill greased 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet.
  • Spread with pizza sauce. Top with cheese. Spread Canadian bacon, bacon, and pineapple over the top.
  • Bake on lowest oven rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned.
  • Cool just a minute or so before slicing and serving.

Recipe Notes

If you don’t have an instant read thermometer, test your water temperature by thinking “hot bathwater”.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Author Dorothy Kern

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This recipe is adapted from the Fleischmann’s® Yeast website.

Homemade pizza dough is such an easy thing to make for a fast dinner; it’s bowl to table in under 45 minutes! Turn the crust into an easy Hawaiian Pizza, everyone’s favorite pizza recipe!

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  3. I’m concerned that you specified the water temperature be 120-130 degrees, or like “hot bathwater”. Hot bathwater is actually about 102-104 degrees which would be good, but Bob’s Red Mill (yeast mfgr) states ” if your water reaches temperatures of 120°F or more, the yeast will begin to die off. ” They also state that “hot water somewhere in the range of 105° and 115°F is ideal.” Otherwise, your recipe sounds good!

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    1. It depends on the type of yeast you’re using. Rapid Rise yeast (which is instant yeast) specifies 120-130 degrees on the package. Active dry yeast, which is different, is the lower temp.

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