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Proof yeast in water with honey until foamy, about 5 minutes.
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Add oil.
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Combine flours and salt in a large bowl making a deep well in the center.
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Add the yeast mixture.
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Stir with fork until mixture and flours come together.
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Once together, knead about 5 minutes until smooth.
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Put the dough in an oiled bowl and cover for 2 hours in a warm draft-free area.
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Or do as mama did and allow to rise in the refrigerator overnight.
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Meanwhile, make the BBQ sauce.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onions and peppers; cook, stirring occasionally for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Place in a blender and blend until liquefied or use an immersion blender.
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Place in a bowl or jar and set aside.
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This can be made up to 3 days in advance!
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Now on to the chicken.
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In a small saucepan, add chicken, garlic, pepper, and bay leaf.
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Cover with water or broth.
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Bring to a boil then turn down to low cooking for 10 minutes.
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Then remove from heat and allow to sit in the water for 10 minutes.
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Once slightly cooled, shred with your fingers or 2 forks.
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Preheat oven to 475F.
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If you have a pizza stone, warm that as well on the lower rack.
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Once dough is doubled in sized, punch down dough (if you let it rise overnight, allow to come to room temperature for about 15 minutes first).
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Shape into 2 balls.
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Cover balls with plastic wrap and place in a warm draft-free area for 30 minutes to rise.
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Once risen, shape dough into 8-inch circle with your hands or a rolling pin.
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Scatter cornmeal on a cast iron skillet or baking pan.
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Add the dough.
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Add the BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and chicken.
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If desired, add a few pieces of chicken to the BBQ sauce and place that on top.
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Then top with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano and olive oil.
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Cook for 10 minutes or until it reaches your desired crispness.
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Allow to cool slightly and remove from the pan.
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Then enjoy!
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This will also taste amazing with some green veggies such as broccoli florets and some crispy shallots!
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Hope you enjoy this as much as my family did!
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Happy pizza-making!
