Squid and Bacon Pizza

Method

• How to Make Squid and Bacon Pizza
• Preheat your oven to its highest setting (around 250°C/480°F), and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
• Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
• Drizzle a little olive oil onto the rolled dough and rub gently with halved garlic for subtle aroma.
• Spoon tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edge for the crust.
• Slice mozzarella cheese and distribute evenly over the sauced pizza base.
• Prepare squid: clean if needed, then slice into thin rings or small pieces.
• Pat squid pieces dry using paper towels to avoid excess moisture on the pizza.
• Slice bacon into small strips or lardons.
• In a dry pan over medium-high heat, cook bacon strips until just starting to crisp; remove and drain on paper towels.
• In the same pan, quickly flash-sear the squid pieces for about 30 seconds to 1 minute; do not overcook.
• Season squid lightly with salt and pepper.
• Evenly scatter cooked bacon and seared squid across the pizza.
• Sprinkle with a pinch of dried oregano for aroma and flavor.
• Drizzle a little more olive oil over all toppings for extra richness.
• Carefully slide the prepared pizza onto the hot pizza stone or preheated baking sheet.
• Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is golden.
• Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing.
• Garnish with an additional light sprinkle of oregano and a touch of black pepper before serving.
• Serve hot, ideally with a crisp green salad or lemon wedges on the side to balance flavors.
• Plate with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and optional fresh herbs for a polished presentation.