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First, make the dough: In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine the warm water, sugar and yeast.
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Stir to dissolve.
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Let it sit for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
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If the yeast does not foam, its dead and youll need to start over.
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Next, add the flour and stir.
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Then, add the salt and olive oil.
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Stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
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Remove the dough from the cup and knead it a few times on a floured surface.
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As soon as you start kneading, the dough will come together and lose all the stickiness.
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Knead for about 1 minute.
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The dough should be easy to work with, pliable, and not sticky.
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Grease the measuring cup with a bit of extra oil, and plop the dough back in it.
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Turn the dough over once to coat it in oil, then let it rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, slice the bacon into lardons and fry in a dry skillet over medium heat until almost crispy.
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Dont let it crisp all the way, because it will continue cooking in the oven.
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Drain the bacon on a paper towel.
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Reserve the bacon grease!
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Preheat the oven to 400 F and place a pizza stone in the oven (if you have one).
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Alternatively, you could use a baking sheet coated lightly with cornmeal.
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Flour your hands, and remove the dough from the measuring cup.
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Lightly flour the counter and knead the dough for 1 minute.
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Then, pat the dough out into a circle.
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Pick up the dough (just like you see them do in pizzerias) and let it drape over your two fists.
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Slowly start stretching the dough out in a circular motion around the edges to a diameter of 6.
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You could also make an oblong shape, like I did for the photos.
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Next, sprinkle cornmeal on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
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Place the dough on top of the cornmeal.
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Brush some of the leftover bacon grease on the top of the pizza, then top with the cooked bacon and feta.
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Bake for 10 minutes, until the dough starts to brown.
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Cooking time will vary if youre using a baking sheet versus pizza stone.
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Keep an eye on it.
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When its ready remove pizza from the oven.
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Top the cooked pizza with the fig slices, drizzle with a smidge more bacon grease, and serve immediately.
