All-dressed Pizza (Canada)

All-dressed Pizza
All-dressed Pizza

All-dressed

Created in Canada, this All-dressed pizza is a tasty meat pizza you will enjoy.

Baked with care, the following pizza boasts a delightful flavor, coupled with an immaculate smell to delight you.

Always make time to choose high quality toppings and pair these with a fantastic crust for you and family to savor a scrumptious pizza meal.

If you’re in the mood for a Meat pizza with Tomato sauce then this is it.

Pizza is one of those foods that just never gets old. It’s so popular because it’s delicious, versatile, and perfect for any occasion. It can be a casual meal at home, a fun group activity, or even a special night out. And one of the best things about pizza is that there’s something for everyone.

Whether you prefer a classic pepperoni, a white pizza with garlic, or a more creative option like BBQ chicken, there’s a pizza out there for you.

Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings and can be enjoyed by all. It’s no wonder why pizza is a classic staple food in so many cultures, one slice and you’ll be hooked too.

Pizza in Canada

Pizza is big in Canada. In a recent study, 45% of Canadians indicated that they want more authentic pizzas. However, they also want to try new things; 22% stated that they’re more interested in trying pizza with unique toppings or ingredients.

Take a look at some of the other pizzas from Canada here.

All-dressed Pizza at a glance
Origin Canada
Type Meat
Sauce Tomato Sauce

All-dressed Pizza Recipe

There is a recipe below for you to make a All-dressed Pizza using a woodfired oven or your kitchen oven.

Preparation time
Dough 2 hours
Assembly 10 minutes
Baking 12-20 minutes

All-dressed Pizza Ingredients

Choose enough pizza toppings for the amount of pizzas you plan to make. The pizza sauce and dough ingredients below are designed for 3-4 pizzas, so scale up or down, based on your requirements.

All-dressed Pizza

Simple Pizza dough

  • 2 tsps (7 g sachet) dried yeast
  • 1 cup (250 ml) luke-warm water
  • 2 2/3 cups (400 grams) pizza flour
  • Two tsps salt
  • 3 tbsps (1/4 cup) virgin olive oil

All-dressed Pizza Toppings

Toppings used in this pizza recipe, are;

  • Pepperoni
  • Ham
  • Salami
  • Onion
  • Green Chili Peppers
  • Pineapple
  • Mushroom

Tomato Pizza Sauce

  • 1 can (15oz/420g) diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6oz/170g) can of tomato paste
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 small onion
  • 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs

Want to try a different sauce? See our article on the different types of pizza sauces.

TIP

You can click on any of the tags at the bottom of this page, to find other pizzas besides All-dressed Pizza, that use that topping.

Homemade pizza dough

Pizza Dough Method

You can purchase a premade pizza base at your local shop or make your own dough following the simple steps below.

  1. Whisk yeast and lukewarm water in glass or plastic container. Let stand for approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Add flour and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in the centre of the flour. Pour in the liquid yeast mixture and the oil.
  3. Using your hands or a mixer, mix the dough until smooth. Pour dough on a lightly floured work surface and then knead by hand for five minutes.
  4. Place dough into lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Sit in a warm place for roughly 30 minutes to an hour, to rise until it doubles in size.
  5. Fold the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently by hand for around five minutes or until smooth.
  6. Spread some flour on kitchen bench before rolling, in order to prevent sticking.
  7. Divide the dough roughly into equal amounts. Roll out pizza bases for the desired size.

TIP: We have other dough recipes if you would like to try your hand at sourdough, poolish or more.

Tomato Pizza Sauce

Tomato Pizza Sauce Method

Purchase a bottle of pizza sauce at your local supermarket, It takes around five minutes to make this yummy pizza sauce following the simple steps below.

  1. Add ingredients in a large bowl, and mix well.
  2. Mix well using a whisk, or blender.
  3. Leave sitting for five minutes.
  4. Your sauce is now ready to use or keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  5. Freeze remaining sauce for up to 3 months.

If you need to freeze this sauce, use an ice cube tray. Each cube is perfect for a small to medium sized pizza.

Preparing All-dressed Pizza

Turn your oven on to 450-500 degrees or more and preheat for at least 30 minutes.

Spread out the dough in a rough circle, on a floured board or surface.

If you are using a baking pan, then create the pizza in that.

Open the sauce container, and start to spread the Tomato Sauce. Spread the Tomato Sauce around the whole base, taking care to leave a gap at edges.

Add the ingredients in size order, from large to small.

Cheese gets added last.

The toppings to add to this pizza are;

  • Pepperoni
  • Ham
  • Salami
  • Onion
  • Green Chili Peppers
  • Pineapple
  • Mushroom

I find this pizza fantastic as is, or you could enjoy it with a fresh salad?

Cooking time

Put the All-dressed pizza in oven, and set alarm for ten minutes.

After 10 minutes, open the door and see how cooked pizza is.

Pizza should be ready within 15 minutes. However, allow it to cook to personal taste.

About Pepperoni

The Italian word for Pepperoni is Peperone, which translates to Bell Pepper. The first use of this word can be traced back to the early 20th Century when it was used to refer to a Sausage. In the early 1900s, Italian immigrants started combining their European superior flavors with American ingredients.
In 1919, the first mention of Pepperoni occurred in New York City. It gained popularity and was used as toppings for most Italian pizzerias and delicacies. Pepperoni is widely accepted as an Italian-American food.

Pizza Tools

When making All-dressed Pizza, it’s always handy to have the right pizza making tools. Here’s what items I always recommend…

Pizza Cutter

The one kitchen tool every adult should have in their drawer. See our article on how to cut pizza for the various cutting tools.

Rolling Pin

Yes, I know, many people swear by hand stretching, however there’s times in all our lives where we need a good wooden roller.

Pizza Stone

A pizza stone really helps create a fantastic tasting pizza at home. Learn how to clean and care for your Pizza Stone.

 

Pineapple

A contentious pizza topping, Pineapples origins comes from the Brazilian rainforests, where in spread across south and Central America. In 1493, when Columbus landed there, the Spaniards called it “Pina” because it looks like a pinecone.

Recent studies have shown that the minerals and vitamins that appear naturally within Pineapple may strengthen your bones and reduce viral and bacterial infections.

Pizza Storage

Want to store some leftovers after your meal? Here are a few tips.

Can you freeze pizza?

You can freeze pizza for up to three months, however I’d suggest consuming it within the first few weeks, ideally.

Chill in the fridge

You can keep pizza in plastic wrap or a container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

How to reheat

There are many ways to reheat pizza. We cover seven of them in this article.

Pizza making FAQ

Hope to make fantastic pizza at home? Here are some expert answers to some of the most Frequently asked questions.

How can I keep bread from becoming soggy when making pizza bread?

If you find that the dough you are producing for pizza bread is too soggy, try reducing the liquid ingredients, or add slightly more flour. You can always save most dough by rolling them out on a well floured bench, and kneading them with new flour being slowly added.

Can I use stevia when making pizza dough?

It isn’t advised to use any sugar substitutes in your dough. They often won’t feed the yeast and they have a different burning level than normal sugars. You can try of course, however you’ve been warned.

When is pepperoni pizza day?

Pepperoni Pizza day is officially 20 September, however you should also note that this style of pizza is an American invention, and not Italian. It is likely to only really be celebrated in the USA.

Have you made All-dressed Pizza?

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