The most controversial of all pizzas 😅 Pineapple on pizza is supposed to be a total sacrilege against Italian cuisine—and I love Italian food! But you know what? I actually think Hawaiian pizza (which apparently was invented in Canada… wtf?) tastes great. So I had to share my vegan version. And if it causes a bit of a stir, so be it—at least a few of you out there love it too 😍
In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water and yeast, and let it sit for 10 minutes. A foam will form on the surface—this means the yeast is active.
Add the flour and salt, then mix by hand. You just need to incorporate all the flour—no kneading required. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
Do the first round of stretch and folds: to do this, grab one side of the dough with your hand, stretch it upward, then fold it back over the center of the dough. Turn the bowl a quarter turn and repeat. Keep turning and repeating the process—about 8 times in total. You’ll notice the dough becoming smoother and more elastic. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Shape the dough into a smooth, round ball and place it in a clean bowl greased with olive oil. Turn the dough a few times to coat it lightly in the oil. Cover with a towel, a reusable bowl cover, or plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, thinly slice the bell pepper. In a pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the pepper over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Season with salt.
Remove the skin from the pineapple and cut it into cubes. Preheat the oven to 290°C (550°F).
On a floured surface, place your dough ball. Stretch it out by hand, starting from the center and pushing the air toward the edges. Continue until you have a thin crust with slightly thicker edges.
Spread the tomato sauce over the dough. Add the shredded vegan cheese and vegan ham, the sautéed peppers, and the pineapple cubes. Sprinkle with Cajun spices and a pinch of salt.
In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water and yeast, and let it sit for 10 minutes. A foam will form on the surface—this means the yeast is active.
Add the flour and salt, then mix by hand. You just need to incorporate all the flour—no kneading required. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
Do the first round of stretch and folds: to do this, grab one side of the dough with your hand, stretch it upward, then fold it back over the center of the dough. Turn the bowl a quarter turn and repeat. Keep turning and repeating the process—about 8 times in total. You’ll notice the dough becoming smoother and more elastic. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Shape the dough into a smooth, round ball and place it in a clean bowl greased with olive oil. Turn the dough a few times to coat it lightly in the oil. Cover with a towel, a reusable bowl cover, or plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, thinly slice the bell pepper. In a pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the pepper over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Season with salt.
Remove the skin from the pineapple and cut it into cubes. Preheat the oven to 290°C (550°F).
On a floured surface, place your dough ball. Stretch it out by hand, starting from the center and pushing the air toward the edges. Continue until you have a thin crust with slightly thicker edges.
Spread the tomato sauce over the dough. Add the shredded vegan cheese and vegan ham, the sautéed peppers, and the pineapple cubes. Sprinkle with Cajun spices and a pinch of salt.