Bubble Tea Tapioca Pearl Pizza
Bubble Tea Tapioca Pearl Pizza
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough
- 1/2 cup warm water, (105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Bubble Tea Topping
- 1/2 cup tapioca pearls, quick-cooking
- 4 cups water, (for cooking pearls)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup water, (for syrup)
- 1/4 cup black tea, strong brewed, cooled
For the Pizza Assembly
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 4
While the dough is rising, prepare the tapioca pearls. Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add the tapioca pearls and cook according to package directions (usually 5-10 minutes for quick-cooking), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. They should be translucent with a slightly chewy center.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 212
- 5
Drain the cooked tapioca pearls and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch. In the same saucepan, combine the brown sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the drained tapioca pearls and the brewed black tea. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens slightly and the pearls absorb some flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 7
Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to the prepared pizza pan. Stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Brush this mixture evenly over the edges of the pizza crust.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 425
- 10
Remove the pizza from the oven. Spoon the prepared tapioca pearls (with some of their syrup) evenly over the hot pizza. Slice and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Bubble Tea Tapioca Pearl Pizza
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough
- 1/2 cup warm water, (105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Bubble Tea Topping
- 1/2 cup tapioca pearls, quick-cooking
- 4 cups water, (for cooking pearls)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup water, (for syrup)
- 1/4 cup black tea, strong brewed, cooled
For the Pizza Assembly
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 4
While the dough is rising, prepare the tapioca pearls. Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Add the tapioca pearls and cook according to package directions (usually 5-10 minutes for quick-cooking), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. They should be translucent with a slightly chewy center.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 212 - 5
Drain the cooked tapioca pearls and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch. In the same saucepan, combine the brown sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the drained tapioca pearls and the brewed black tea. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens slightly and the pearls absorb some flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 7
Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to the prepared pizza pan. Stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Brush this mixture evenly over the edges of the pizza crust.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 425 - 10
Remove the pizza from the oven. Spoon the prepared tapioca pearls (with some of their syrup) evenly over the hot pizza. Slice and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min