BREAKFAST PIZZA WITH SAUSAGE, EGGS, SPINACH, AND CREAM

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The first time I had this pizza was the first time I let my dough sit overnight in the fridge. This is a cream-based pie, but tomato sauce works well here, too.

Provided by Joe Beddia

Categories     Pizza     Breakfast     Spinach     Sausage     Egg     Cheese     Mozzarella

Yield Makes 1 (14-16-inch [35.5-40.5-cm]) pizza

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ball of homemade or store-bought pizza dough (about 1-pound/304 g)
3 ounces (85 g) fresh mozzarella, pinched into small chunks
2 cups (220 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
2 or 3 handfuls baby spinach
1 large clove garlic, chopped or very thinly sliced
1/2 cup (70 g) fresh sausage
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Fine sea salt
2 large eggs
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Crushed red pepper flakes
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons grated hard cheese

Steps:

  • Place your stone on the lowest shelf of your oven, then turn your oven to its highest temperature. Most ovens go to 500°F (260°C) and some to 550°F (287°C). Heat your stone for at least one hour before baking.
  • If you're taking your dough out of the fridge, give it about 15 minutes or so to warm up a bit so it will be easier to work with. It should have doubled in size in the fridge. If it hasn't, let it sit at room temperature, covered with a slightly damp towel, until it does.
  • Lightly flour your counter and your hands. Flip the dough into the flour bowl so the top side of the dough ball gets dusted first. Flip it once more, making sure that the dough is completely coated. Press the dough down into the flour, then pick it up and place it on the floured countertop.
  • Pressing your fingers firmly into the dough, start by flattening the center and work your way out toward the edge to make it wider, until it's about 7 to 9 inches (17 to 23 cm) wide. Pushing down on the dough will release some of the gas and actually begin opening up the dough. Be careful not to disturb the outermost lip. This will eventually become your crust.
  • The next step is a bit tricky. Your goal is to take this disc of dough and carefully stretch it to about 14 to 16 inches (35.5 to 40.5 cm) without tearing it or creating a hole. I pick it up with floured hands and begin to gently stretch it over my fists, letting gravity do most of the work.
  • Once you've stretched it enough, put the dough back on the counter, making sure there is a generous dusting of flour underneath. Take a few generous pinches of semolina flour and dust your pizza peel. Make sure it's coated evenly. Gently lift and transfer your dough to the peel. Make sure both your hands and the peel are well-floured. You are now ready to dress your pie.
  • Start by adding both mozzarellas to the dough, followed by the spinach and garlic. Add the sausage. Top with the cream and season with salt. Transfer to the oven. Bake for 3 minutes, then open the oven, pull out the rack with the baking stone, crack the eggs into the center of the pizza, and season them with salt and pepper. Push the rack back into the oven, close the door, and finish baking.
  • The crust will rise significantly. Then change the oven setting from bake to broil, cooking the pizza from the top down until the crust begins to blister. The residual heat of the stone will continue to cook the bottom. (If your broiler is at the bottom of your oven, skip this step and continue to bake the pizza as described.) I cook all my pizzas until they're well done, which could take up to 10 minutes total (sometimes less). Just keep checking so you don't burn it. Look for the cheese to color and the crust to turn deep brown. It may blacken in spots, and that's okay.
  • When the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and finish with the chives, a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes, a drizzle of olive oil, and the grated hard cheese.

Sahara Coon
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This breakfast pizza is amazing! The crust is crispy and the toppings are flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Siders
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I'm not a huge fan of breakfast pizza, but this recipe is pretty good. It's not too heavy, and the flavors are well-balanced.


Molemo Leisa
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This breakfast pizza is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and flavorful!


Rehmat ali Jutt
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I've made this breakfast pizza several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Aziggy Xboy
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This breakfast pizza is a great way to start your day. It's filling and flavorful, and it's easy to make.


Fani rajpoot
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I made this breakfast pizza for a brunch party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Cindy Cortes
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This breakfast pizza was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the recipe.


Winnie Ngobeni
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I'm not a big fan of breakfast pizza, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious!


Brigits Minayo
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This breakfast pizza is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I always have leftover sausage and eggs in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Shabhz M
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I made this breakfast pizza for my kids, and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Fik Wizzy
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This breakfast pizza was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the toppings were bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ahmed Gaming
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I've tried many breakfast pizza recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Tila Pandey
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This pizza was delicious! I made it for my family on a Sunday morning, and it was a big hit. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Johnny Najar
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I've made this breakfast pizza several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I usually add some chopped bell peppers and onions to the toppings, and I also like to use a wh


Heather Hays
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This breakfast pizza was a hit with my family! The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the toppings were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the combination of sausage, eggs, spinach, and cream. It was a great way to start our day!