Bacon Ranch Chicken Pizza experiment
With a batch of Bill’s Traditional on hand, I decided to make a pizza that I’d seen recently in a local pizza shop. The pizza base was ranch dressing and it was topped with tomatoes, bacon, chicken, mozzarella, and a ranch dressing drizzle. I used a small ball of 24 hour dough to test this recipe. I also used some very fancy ranch dressing (Marie’s parmesian ranch) that seemed to be oil based, rather than whatever it is that ranch dressing is normally made from. The result was what looked like a bacon ranch chicken pizza, but tasted like a greasy mess. I’ll have to start all over on this one and use another brand of ranch dressing next time. Yikes.
Good thing I also made a pepperoni pie for the kids - no one went hungry.
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March 2nd, 2006 at 12:05 am
wow your crust on the pizza to the left is so beautiful! How did you get that great color and texture? Also, do you have directions for your traditional crust using your hands? I dont have one of those nice mixers:(
thanks!
March 5th, 2006 at 1:13 am
the crust on that pizza is gorgeous! how did you get such a nice color?
April 29th, 2006 at 8:30 am
I own a pizza shop and we have tried using ranch for the base. However, we have found that it is more popular to simply make a cheese pizza, then add chicken, bacon, and top it with ranch dressing and then bake. The flavors all meld together and it truly is a treat.
June 27th, 2006 at 12:39 am
The crust gets those tiny blisters when the mix is just right and the oven temp is nice and hot. As for hand mixing, I’ve done it a few times without changing the recipe - it’s just more hard work!
July 2nd, 2006 at 8:14 pm
Bill the best is to make your own ranch using the Hidden Valley Ranch packages. They yield about 2 cups and I add 1 generous tablespoon of chopped garlic in water.
July 23rd, 2006 at 3:09 pm
Bill,
Make your own ranch dressing. I’m not a ranch fan, but my wife loves ranch. She detests store-bough ranch. Go to the grocer and get a packet of ranch powder. The directions are on back. Buttermilk is the secret. I haven’t made it for some time, so if it calls for mayo, use the real stuff. Do not salad dressing. Great website. My first time on it.
Chris
August 12th, 2006 at 6:04 pm
Your family is so, so lucky to have you. If I got to taste all the pizzas in the pictures, I’d love you, too (if not more so). OH, that pepperoni pizza looks too good to be true, Bill!
December 30th, 2006 at 6:46 pm
would you mind posting where you get your ingrediants, and brands, like cheese. I’ve had problems with my store bought stuff.
January 30th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Bill,
I am opening my own pizzeria soon!! Your website and passion for pizza are an inspiration to me. Please keep up the good work!
…Excellent looking deep dish by the way!!
Steve