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Mini Pizzas

Irresistibly Easy Mini Pizzas for Flavorful Entertaining

Delightful mini pizzas are quick to make and endlessly customizable, perfect for gatherings or intimate dinners. Enjoy fresh, flavorful bites with endless topping possibilities.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 12 mini pizzas
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast dissolved in warm water
  • 3/4 cup Warm water not hot
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or canola oil
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Tomato sauce or pesto for a twist
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (grated) can substitute with cheddar or goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoni slices or other meat alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Red onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup Bell peppers sliced, try different colors
  • 1/4 cup Olives sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • cutter or glass

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  3. Create a well in the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil, mixing until a homogeneous dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until elastic.
  5. Shape into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Roll the dough out to about 5 mm thickness.
  2. Cut circles roughly 10 cm in diameter from the dough.
  3. Preheat your oven to 220°C (thermostat 7). Arrange dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Spread tomato sauce over each base.
  5. Evenly sprinkle grated mozzarella over the sauce.
  6. Add your favorite toppings like pepperoni, sliced onions, bell peppers, and olives.
  7. Sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  9. Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini pizzaCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make extra dough and store in the fridge for quick mini pizza preparation. Freezing mini pizzas will last up to 3 months.

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