We’ve got a few things to celebrate today.
1. It’s vacation time – finally!! We’ve been waiting all summer for this week, and after today, I’m pretty much going to be unplugged. There’s no wifi, no computers. Just beach time with the family, lots of eating, and lots of napping.
2. Fall is coming! I’m not completely ready for cold weather and this horrible winter everyone is talking about, but I am ready for some cooler weather, changing leaves, and sweaters.
3. It’s FOOTBALL SEASON. I’ve been watching as much college football as humanly possible, and that’s the one thing I’ll miss this week on vacation….is that weird? I love it. I can’t help it!
To help celebrate both fall AND football season, we’re talking about this spicy bbq chicken pizza today.
Okay, so a few years ago, I was convinced that I had the perfect pizza dough recipe. And it’s good – really good. And you don’t really have to let it rise, which makes it nice for weeknights. But….there’s a new dough in the rotation, and I really think this is the best pizza dough ever.
It makes a thinner crust, but cooking it on a hot stone in a super hot oven keeps it soft in the center and crispy on the outside. This dough makes the perfect pizza for two, so if you are feeding more people (or just want to have extras or leftovers), I’d at least double it. It freezes beautifully, so no worries if you make way more than you actually need.
Basically, it’s everything you want in a pizza dough.
And instead of the usual pepperoni, we sauced this one up with our favorite bbq sauce and a little extra kick and topped it with diced chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, and some green onions.
Even if you don’t watch football, this is a perfect Saturday meal – or snack, depending on how your day is going. For full football days, we pretty much eat all day long. So, dinner? appetizer? This can be whatever you want!
And it’s definitely always an option for breakfast.
Always searching for the perfect homemade pizza dough? Well, search no more! This is by far our favorite out of every other mix I've tried. Not too thick, not too thin, crispy and tender - it's the best base for your favorite toppings.
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