Half Pizza Combo Recipe
1/2 12 " pizza (3 slices). Pick up to 3 toppings, free dine in soda.
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Ingredients
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Pizza base & sauce
Cheese
Toppings (pick up to 3)
Finishing & service
Method
Pizza base & sauce
Preheat
Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. If using a baking sheet, lightly oil or line it.
If refrigerated, let the 12-inch dough sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes so it relaxes and is easier to stretch.
On a lightly floured surface, press and stretch the dough into a 12-inch round, about 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to a pizza peel or prepared baking sheet.
Brush the outer 1/2 inch rim with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the rim uncovered (about 3/4-inch border). Sprinkle dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt over the sauce.
Cheese
Evenly distribute 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella over the sauce, covering the center but not the rim. If using Parmesan, sprinkle 2 teaspoons over the mozzarella.
Toppings (pick up to 3)
Choose up to three toppings from the list. Examples and placement guidance: - Pepperoni: arrange 12 slices evenly across the surface. - Mushrooms: scatter 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms in an even layer. - Bell pepper: distribute 1/2 cup thinly sliced strips. - Red onion: sprinkle 1/4 cup thin slices sparingly to avoid overpowering. - Cooked sausage: scatter 1/2 cup crumbled cooked sausage evenly. - Black olives: sprinkle 1/4 cup sliced olives. Note: Do not overload the pizza; keep a single even layer so it cooks through.
Bake & finish
Place the pizza on the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 8–10 minutes, rotating halfway through if your oven has hot spots. Bake until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly with light browning.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let rest 2 minutes. Tear or cut the 12-inch pizza in half and then into 3 slices on the half portion specified by the combo (serve 3 slices as the half-pizza portion).
Finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to taste. Add torn fresh basil leaves if using.
Service
Plate the half pizza (3 slices) for serving. Include the complimentary dine-in soda (1 per combo). Serve immediately while hot.