White Clam Pizza

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475ºF. (See note about using a pizza stone.)

Step 2

Shuck the clams if using fresh and chop them.

Step 3

In a bowl, stir together the clams, garlic, and olive oil. Let stand while you prepare the crust.

Step 4

In another bowl, combine the two types of cheese, if using both types.

Step 5

Stretch the pizza dough into 2 12-inch circles.

Step 6

Spoon half of the clam, olive oil, and garlic mixture overeach crust. Sprinkle half of each type of cheese over each pizza. Top each with half of the bacon, half of the oregano, and half of the crushed red pepper. Grind some black pepper over the top.

Step 7

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the crust is golden brownand crisp.

Step 8

Serve immediately.