Mexican Style Pizza

Begin by adding the water, salt, oil, flour, and yeast to your bread machine in that specific order. Choose the dough cycle option on your machine. After a few minutes of mixing, inspect the dough to determine if it's too dry and not coming together as expected. If this is the case, slowly add small amounts of water - one tablespoon at a time - until you achieve the perfect balance. You're aiming for a dough that's pliable yet not sticky.

In a separate, small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, water, and three-quarters of the taco seasoning packet. Add the chili powder and cayenne pepper to this mixture, stirring until well combined. Set it aside for later use.

In another bowl, combine the refried beans, salsa, and chopped onion. Mix these ingredients together until they're well incorporated. This mixture will serve as a base for your pizza topping.

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it's evenly browned. Remove any excess fat from the pan and season with the remaining one-quarter of the taco seasoning packet, along with a small amount of water. Simmer for a few minutes before taking the skillet off the heat.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). This temperature is crucial for achieving the perfect bake.

Once your dough cycle has completed, carefully remove the dough from the machine. Divide it in half and shape each portion into two 12-inch pans. Spread a layer of the bean mixture on top, followed by a layer of the tomato mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheese and seasoned ground beef over this layer, finishing with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.

Place the pizzas in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.