What kind of hot sauce is best?

Frank's Red Hot Sauce is a classic in buffalo recipes. Louisiana Hot Sauce and Sweet Baby Ray's are also good options. Hot sauces vary in flavor and spice level, so choose whichever brand you prefer.

Can I use full-fat mozzarella?

As much as I love fresh mozzarella or delicious full-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture mozzarella is best for pizza recipes. As it states, it has less moisture, allowing it to melt beautifully. Mozzarella can release liquid as it cooks, and the last thing you want is soggy pizza!

Can I use a pizza stone?

Absolutely! Pizza stones are great for a crispy crust. I recommend preheating the stone as you preheat your oven. Prep the pizza as the recipe states, except press the dough out into a circle on a surface coated in cornmeal. Use a pizza peel to transfer the prepped pizza right onto the hot pizza stone, and bake as directed.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

Name: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Dinner
Ingredients: 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 envelope Fleischmann’s® RapidRise Yeast; 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2/3 cup very warm water (120° to 130°F); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/3 cup hot sauce; 1/2 cup Ranch dressing; 1 1/2 cups grated low moisture mozzarella cheese; Optional garnish – sliced green onions and extra hot sauce

Description

This fast and delicious buffalo chicken pizza recipe is great for a game day appetizer or a weeknight dinner! Make it from scratch or use a store-bought crust and load it up with shredded buffalo chicken, melty mozzarella, and tangy ranch.

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1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 envelope Fleischmann’s® RapidRise Yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup very warm water (120° to 130°F)
3 tablespoons olive oil

Toppings

2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
1 1/2 cups grated low moisture mozzarella cheese
Optional garnish – sliced green onions and extra hot sauce

Instructions

Crust: In a large bowl combine 1 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, and oil. Stir until smooth, adding more flour if necessary. Dough should be slightly sticky, but form a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 3-4 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternately you can mix the dough ingredients in your stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment.
Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. Prepare toppings, while the dough is resting.
Toppings: In a large bowl combine the chicken, melted butter, and hot sauce until coated. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Assemble: When the dough is ready, spread it out 12-15 inches, depending on desired thickness onto a lightly greased pizza pan. *see note
Spread the ranch dressing evenly on top of the dough.
Top evenly with prepared chicken, and sprinkle chicken with grated cheese.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and and drizzle with extra hot sauce or ranch if desired.
Allow the pizza to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

Pizza stone instructions: If using a pizza stone, preheat the stone as you preheat your oven. Prep the pizza as the recipe states, except press the dough out into a circle on a surface coated in cornmeal. Use a pizza peel lightly coated in cornmeal to transfer the prepped pizza right onto the hot pizza stone and bake!
To reheat, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place pizza on pizza stone or baking sheet and heat for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 slices
Calories: 866
Sugar: 5.5 g
Sodium: 1260.5 mg
Fat: 50.2 g
Carbohydrates: 56.5 g
Protein: 45.5 g
Cholesterol: 136.8 mg

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