Pour water into a measuring cup and heat in the microwave to 120º to 130º F. Stir in the canola oil and set aside.
Combine 2 cups flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Add warm water and oil mixture and stir to form the dough.
Stir in an additional 1/2 cup of flour.
Place dough on a floured board. Sprinkle with flour and knead the dough for 5 to 6 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Divide in half and form 2 balls.
Cover dough and let rise for 10 minutes. Punch the dough down and form each ball into a flat 12" pizza shape. Place the dough on a pizza pan or baking stone.
Divide the red onion, bell pepper, and pineapple between the two pizzas. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over top, followed by a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Sprinkle on the cheese, dividing evenly between the two pizza's. Reduce the oven temperature to 425º F and bake for 12 to 16 minutes until bubbly and browned on top, and the crust is cooked to desired doneness.
Notes:
1 Serving = 1/4 pizza (or 2/8 slices)
If you have difficulty with dough rising:
Check the expiration date on your yeast.
Be sure the water is not too hot, as this kills the yeast.
Add a tablespoon of sugar in step #3 to 'feed' the yeast.
The recipe calls for rapid-acting yeast. Regular baker's yeast may take 30 minutes or longer for the dough to rise.
