1 recipe Pizza Dough, recipe follows
2 dozen large hard-shell clams, such as cherrystone or chowder clams
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 fresh oregano sprigs, leaves striped from the stem
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
1/2 pound bacon strips, sliced
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino
1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups 00 flour, plus more for dusting