Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. It’s hard not to love a crispy crust topped with all sorts of tasty toppings, all smothered in melty cheese. Pizza just might be my spirit animal. Come at me! One of my favorite combinations is pineapple, pepperoni and jalapeno. Give it a try, I dare you. You will thank me for it. AND, there is the sauce to consider. Not only can you vary up the standard tomato sauce, but you don’t even have to use tomato sauce at all. Like this particular pizza. We’re using zesty chipotle sauce for a pizza that may as well have been born in the Southwest U.S. You’ll love making pizzas at home in your jammies because you can top it with whatever you’re in the mood for. Add the flour and hand mix until a dough ball forms. Knead it a couple of minutes. If it feels too sticky, add a bit more flour. Lightly grease a bowl, add the dough, and roll it around to grease all sides of it. Cover and let rise on your counter about 30 minutes. It should double in size. Heat oven to 400 degrees. First, spread out the chipotle sauce, then all of your toppings. Finish with the shredded cheeses. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust is nice and crispy. Cool slightly, then slice and serve. I hope you like it! Let me know how your homemade southwest-style pizza turns out. Enjoy!
