This breakfast pizza transforms leisurely weekend mornings with its crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and perfectly baked eggs on a homemade crust. A delightful way to start the day!
Begin by preparing the dough: In a sizeable mixing bowl, combine lukewarm water and yeast. Stir gently and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
For Dough Preparation:
Add the bread flour and kosher salt to the yeast mixture. Use a stand mixer with a dough hook on low speed to combine for about a minute. Increase the speed to medium for 2 minutes and then high for an additional 2 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface, divide it into two portions, and shape each into a tight ball. Place these on a floured baking tray, cover loosely, and refrigerate overnight or for up to two days.
When ready to cook, take the dough out about an hour beforehand to allow it to come to room temperature. Set your oven’s rack to the lowest position, and preheat to 450°F (230°C) with a baking stone inside.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined surface to drain the excess fat and then chop into smaller pieces.
For Pizza Assembly:
Flour your work surface lightly. Take one dough ball and flour your hands and the dough to avoid sticking. Flatten it into a disk, then stretch it into a 10 to 12-inch round shape. Optionally, toss it to evenly shape.
Transfer the stretched dough onto a floured pizza peel or a baking sheet. Evenly distribute half of the Parmesan, mozzarella, and bacon over the dough. Gently crack three eggs atop and season with salt and pepper.
Before placing the pizza on the hot baking stone, check if it moves freely on the peel with a quick shake. If it sticks, add a bit more flour underneath. Carefully slide the pizza onto the stone and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, checking at the 5-minute mark and rotating for even cooking. The crust should be golden, the cheese melted, and the yolks medium-cooked.
Remove the pizza from the oven with the peel and transfer it to a cutting board. Allow it to rest for 2 minutes. Top with parsley, chives, scallions, and shallots before slicing and serving warm.
Repeat the same process with the second dough ball to create another delicious breakfast pizza.