CHEESY BACON RANCH PIZZA

CHEESY BACON RANCH PIZZA ¾ cup ranch dressing 8 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup diced bell peppers (any color) 2 cups shredded mozzarella ¼ cup sliced green onions pizza dough* Homemade Pizza Dough: 1¾ - 2¼ cups flour 2¼ tsp instant yeast (also called "bread machine yeast) 1½ tsp sugar ¾ tsp salt ⅔ cup very warm (120-130 degrees F) water 3 tbs olive oil *You may use refrigerated (either in the tube or the one sold in most supermarket bakeries) pizza dough instead of making your own. Ready-made crust like Boboli may be used too. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. To make your own dough: Mix 1 cup of flour, yeast sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the water and oil and blend well. Add only enough flour to form a soft, yet slightly sticky dough. Turn out on a floured board and knead for about 4 minutes; cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Lightly spray or grease either a 12-inch pizza pan or small (13 x 9-inch) rectangular baking or cookie sheet (one with sides). Roll or pat dough in pan. Form a rim by pinching or rolling the edges slightly. To assemble the pizza: Spread the ranch dressing evenly over the crust. Sprinkle with bacon, onion and bell pepper. Cover top with shredded mozzarella. Bake in lowest rack in the oven Bake for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sliced green onions. Serves 3 as a meal, 9 as an appetizer.