The Smokin' Sharp Sizzler

How to Make It

1. 1Pre-heat your oven with a pizza stone or steel at 500°F (260°C) for at least 45 minutes to ensure maximum heat retention.
2. 2Par-cook the bacon in a skillet until it is cooked but still pliable, then chop into half-inch lardons.
3. 3Stretch your room-temperature dough on a floured surface until it reaches a 12-inch diameter.
4. 4Spread the pizza sauce thinly across the dough, ensuring you don't over-saturate the center.
5. 5Distribute the shredded cheddar cheese evenly, reaching all the way to the sauce line.
6. 6Scatter the par-cooked bacon pieces across the cheese layer so every slice gets a smoky bite.
7. 7Launch the pizza onto the pre-heated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is charred and the cheddar is bubbling.
8. 8Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the freshly chopped chives over the hot cheese to release their aromatics.
9. 9Finish by drizzling the hot sauce in a decorative zigzag pattern across the entire surface.
10. 10Let the pizza rest for 2 minutes before slicing to allow the oils from the cheddar and bacon to settle.