BBQ Chicken Pizza

Yields 2 (16-inch) pizzas

Dough:

6 cups all-purpose flour

3 packages active dry yeast

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups warm water

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1½ teaspoons salt

 

Toppings:

2 cups favorite BBQ sauce (or see recipe: Southwestern BBQ Sauce or Traditional BBQ Sauce under Dry Rubs, Bastes, Sauces & Marinades)

3 cups grated mozzarella cheese

1 medium red onion (diced)  

1 (6.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained)

1 cup chopped bacon (cooked)

4 cups thinly sliced grilled chicken breasts (or see recipe: Simple Lemon Grilled Chicken Breasts under MEAT & SEAFOOD)       

                                                   

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add flour, oil, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
2. Flour working surface and knead dough into a ball. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth. Set bowl in a warm place until dough has doubled in size, approximately 1 hour. 
3. Punch dough. Equally divide dough into two portions. Press each piece of dough into a 16-inch, greased pizza pan.
4. Preheat oven to 400° F.
5. Cover each with BBQ sauce. Layer each with cheese, and evenly distribute remaining toppings.
6. Bake at 400° F for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.