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    Home » Recipes » Breads & Buns

    Hawaiian Pizza

    Published: Jan 18, 2021 by Michelle · 10 Comments

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    This Homemade Hawaiian pizza is a Canadian classic. Slices of ham, pineapples and mozzarella cheese with tomato sauce grace a crusty, light pizza dough that is baked to perfection. The perfect combination of sweet and salty in a slice of pie!

    This post was originally published on Sift & Simmer in February 2018. Updated Jan 2021.

    Whole pizza on a white plate.

    Friday nights are pizza nights in my house.

    Mention the word "pizza" and my kids come running. I don't know anyone who doesn't like this Italian classic.

    There's something about the simplicity and versatility of sauce, cheese, and bread -- you can eat it cold, hot, on-the-run, with a knife and fork, for breakfast, for lunch, or a midnight snack?

    What is Hawaiian pizza?

    My childhood favourite was Hawaiian pizza -- ham and pineapple with a little mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce on pizza dough.

    Did you know that Hawaiian pizza is a Canadian invention?

    It's also a contentious topic of debate... whether pineapples belong on pizza?

    Anyhow, to make a Hawaiian pizza, you need to make pizza dough.

    Pizza dough is literally the foundation of a good pizza -- I prefer a crust that isn't too thick, with some air bubbles, holds up to toppings, is crisp, yet slightly chewy at the same time.

    It's a nice light, elastic dough that bubbles up nicely and when cooked on a pizza stone, and gives a perfect amount of "crustiness."

    Slices of Hawaiian pizza on white plate with knife.
    Ingredients you'll need

    For the Hawaiian Pizza, you'll need:

    • 1 batch of my Everyday Pizza dough

    Toppings:

    • cooked ham
    • mozzarella cheese
    • tomato sauce
    • pineapples

    Cooked ham: I like using cooked deli ham, but if you're feeling fancy, you can use prosciutto (add it on after baking the pizza), Canadian bacon, SPAM, or even streaky bacon.

    Mozzarella cheese: pizza mozzarella is great for Hawaiian pizza since it melts well and has less moisture than other cheeses.

    Tomato sauce: homemade tomato sauce or jarred works fine. You can even use pasata/tomato puree. Tip: If using jarred sauce or pasata, add a pinch of oregano and basil to kick up the flavour.

    Pineapples: my preference is to use fresh pineapples, but it can be hard to find fresh all year round; canned pineapples will work just fine. Just make sure to drain the pineapples well and blot them before adding to the dough.

    Whole Hawaiian pizza on parchment.

     

    How to make it

    Divide the pizza dough in round balls. 

    Place a large parchment paper on the work surface.

    Stretch out the dough to a disc about 10" in diameter.

    Add tomato sauce and the toppings.

    Use a wooden pizza peel to transfer the pizza to a baking steel and bake at 500F for 5-7 minutes, until the bottom is crisp and browned.

    FAQ's & tips

    Do I need a pizza stone/baking steel?

    For optimal results, a hot pizza stone or baking steel will give you a crispy bottom.

    If you don't have a pizza stone, you can still make great pizza by baking on large baking sheet.

    Tip: Use the bottom oven rack, closest to the heating element.

    Can I make the dough ahead of time?

    If you're crunched for time, you can prepare the pizza dough the day before, and stick it in the fridge to slowly rise.

    You can also store portioned out pizza dough in the freezer. When you're ready to make it, defrost it in the refrigerator the night before.

    Can I use other toppings?

    Absolutely. You can customize the pizza to your liking.

    Try adding smoky bacon.

    If you want to change up the tomato sauce, add a smoky barbeque sauce instead -- it is super delicious!

    How to serve & store

    Serve the Hawaiian pizza fresh out of the oven.

    You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Alternatively, you can freeze the leftover pizza for up to 3 months.

    Reheat the pizza in the microwave for 30 seconds, or in a 350F oven for 10-15 minutes.

     

    Cut pizza on a white plate.

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    Be sure to let me know if you try out my Hawaiian Pizza recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer and leave me a comment/rating below.

    Close up of Hawaiian pizza crust on a white plate.

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    5 from 4 votes

    Hawaiian Pizza (Ham & Pineapple Pizza)

    A Canadian classic, Hawaiian pizza contains ham, pineapple, tomato sauce and cheese on a homemade dough. Sweet and savoury at it's best.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Resting Time1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time2 hrs
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 92kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 1 batch Everyday Pizza Dough

    Toppings

    • 5-6 slices diced cooked ham
    • 1 C diced pineapple drained and blotted
    • 1 ½ C tomato sauce
    • 2 C shredded mozzarella cheese
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    Instructions

    • Make 1 batch of Everyday Pizza Dough.
    • Add a baking steel or pizza stone to the bottom rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 500°F/260°C.
    • Divide the dough into 3 equal balls.
    • On a piece of parchment paper, stretch the dough ball into a disc about 10" in diameter.
    • Spread a few tablespoon of tomato sauce on the dough, add sliced ham, pineapple, and sprinkle with cheese.
    • Use a pizza peel to slide the pizza on the preheated pizza stone/baking steel and bake for 5-7 minutes, until the bottom is crisp and browned.
    • Carefully remove pizza and slice. Serve hot.
    • Repeat with the remaining dough.

    Notes

    Yields appx 3 x 10" pizzas.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      February 09, 2018 at 6:57 pm

      I just found out a few weeks ago that Hawaiian pizza was Canadian! Go Canada! I love homemade pizza - your dough looks so light and fluffy!! Great work. I'll have to give it a go! Happy National Pizza Day 😉

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      • siftandsimmer@gmail.com

        February 11, 2018 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks Katherine! Oh really? Haha, I remember it being a big deal when PM Justin Trudeau was talking about Hawaiian pizza sometime ago... lol. Thanks, it's one of my weekly things to make for the family! Super easy and delicious each time 🙂

    2. David @ Spiced

      January 19, 2021 at 4:08 am

      5 stars
      Interesting! I had no idea that Hawaiian Pizza is a Canadian invention. I mean it makes sense because of Canadian ham - but why isn't it called a Canadian Pizza then? Ah, I digress. I used to not like pineapple on my pizza, but I've grown to enjoy the sweet + savory combination. Also, I'm intrigued by Bobby Flay's pizza dough. I have a pizza dough that I love, but I do enjoy trying other doughs to see the differences. This looks fantastic, Michelle!

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      • Michelle

        January 19, 2021 at 7:18 am

        Haha, yeah I have no idea why they didn't just call it a Canadian pizza... maybe since pineapples are not native to Canada? 😛 Yes, the sweet and salty combo is where it's at!

    3. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      January 19, 2021 at 11:53 am

      Your homemade pizza crust turned out absolutely gorgeous! Hawaiian pizza is one of my very favorites.

      Reply
    4. Kim Lange

      January 19, 2021 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      I love Hawaiian pizza! Your pizza looks super yummy! Pinning for later!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        January 20, 2021 at 9:15 am

        Thanks Kim 🙂

    5. Katerina | Once a Foodie

      January 20, 2021 at 2:03 am

      5 stars
      My kids and I love Hawaiian pizza - the sweeteness of the pineapple is such a lovely balancing flavour against the savoury. My husband thinks that putting fruit on pizza is the worst idea ever but luckily he's in the minority here haha. Your version looks delightful, Michelle!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        January 20, 2021 at 9:17 am

        Right, it's definitely one of my favourites! Thanks Katerina!

    6. Linsey

      May 08, 2021 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      Hawaiian pizza is my favourite as I love the pineapple and ham combination.

      Reply

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