Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pizza

By JoyT

"This exquisite pizza takes time, because it's made completely from scratch. Rich Alfredo sauce and spicy blackened chicken top the homemade crust."

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 slices bacon (optional)
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast
• halves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or
• more if desired
• 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
• cheese
• 1 roma (plum) tomato, diced

Preparation

Step 1

Mix water, sugar, yeast, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil for several seconds on low speed in the work bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Stop the mixer and add the flour and salt. Start the mixer on low speed and mix until the flour mixture is incorporated with the yeast mixture; turn speed to medium-low and machine-knead the dough until springy and smooth, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle dough with flour occasionally if it sticks to the sides of the bowl.

Form dough into a ball and place into an oiled bowl; turn the dough over in the bowl several times to oil the surface of the dough. Cover the dough with a towel, set into a warm place, and allow to rise until double, 30 minutes to 1 hour

Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool; chop and set.