Mini Pizza Recipe
Personal-sized pizza with cheese and pepperoni.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll out each portion on a floured surface into a small circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce evenly over each mini pizza base.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over each pizza. Top with pepperoni slices and a sprinkle of dried oregano. Add crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- 10
Bake the Pizzas
Place the pizzas on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Remove the pizzas from the oven, let them cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.
