Bert Swope
How to Make a Hawaiian Pizza is a question I get asked daily. Many people want to know how to make a Hawaiian Pizza that tastes like the original Hawaiian pizza but doesn’t take an hour in the oven as most frozen pizzas do. Making a homemade pizza is quite simple. Here are some guidelines to follow when making a Hawaiian-style pizza.
The base or “base” recipe for any Hawaiian pizza is identical to the frozen Hawaiian pizza recipe found at most grocery stores. This recipe is what makes it “tastes like the real thing.” The only difference is that you substitute ham for pineapple in the sauce. Mixing the pizza sauce and cheese and then filling the tomatoes with tomato paste and bacon is how the traditional Hawaiian pizza actually tastes. Using homemade ham and pineapple juice in place of ham and pineapple juice is how to make a Hawaiian pizza that’s distinctly Hawaiian.
The toppings are the central part of any Hawaiian pizza. Traditional toppings are mango, pineapple, and either bacon or ham. But you don’t have to stick with these ingredients if you don’t like these components. You can create your own Hawaiian pizza toppings by combining elements like bacon and pineapple, adding shrimp or ham, even going the extra mile and putting jalapenos in the mix. It’s your pizza, and no one has to know the recipe except you.
Toppings are nothing more than ingredients that add flavor and texture to homemade pizza dough. These toppings can be varied to create a unique Hawaiian pizza flavor. My favorite toppings are avocado and cheese. Avocado is a good choice because it has a slight tartness that makes it perfect for an authentic Hawaiian pizza crust recipe. On the other hand, Cheese is excellent because cheese is a relatively mild topping, and it pairs well with many different foods, including pork and pineapple.
For best results when making pizza dough from scratch, using frozen dough is ideal. When you’re making pizza dough in a normal kitchen, you will usually end up with a soggy, cheesy mess. This happens because the dough gets too hot while rising, eventually hardening into a tough crust. When making pizza dough from scratch in a mini oven, you can avoid this problem using a cookie cutter, so the toppings do not harden. In addition, using frozen toppings will ensure that you get a crunchy crust that’s rich in flavor and just as delicious as when it was freshly made.
One of the most popular ingredients in Hawaiian pizza recipes is pineapple. Pineapples are native to Hawaii and have been making their rounds in culinary circles for decades. Although pineapple itself has many health benefits, fried pineapple is probably the best way to enjoy the fruit’s high vitamin content. The great thing about pineapple is that it works well in various recipes, from chicken katsu to pineapple cake and even grilled shrimp. Frying pineapple also gives you a unique take on ham or Canadian bacon, another favorite ingredient in Hawaiian dishes.
Hawaiian pizza dough is especially addictive due to its high-fat content, usually comprised mainly of tomatoes, mozzarella, and spinach. The secret to tasty Hawaiian pizza dough is using the right toppings combinations, making all the difference in the world when making pizza dough at home. Because you can’t use real pizza sauce in a homemade recipe, which gives a pizza its signature flavor, you must use sour cream or yogurt instead.
You can find a great recipe for Hawaiian pizza online if you’re willing to spend some time searching, or you can use a pre-baked pie crust as is and just change out the toppings to create your own unique pizza. The pineapple is always a good choice to start with, although you could also use any red or green bell pepper for a kick of color. Use fresh pineapple for the pizza dough or a canned pineapple if you don’t have any on hand, and add mozzarella cheese, spinach leaves, or any other type of cheese you like to set the pineapple apart from other recipes.