Kids Pizza Meal Recipe

Make quick dough

In a medium bowl whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tsp instant yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Make a well and add 3 tbsp warm water, 3 tbsp warm milk and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4–5 minutes until smooth and slightly elastic. If dough is sticky add up to 1–4 tbsp more flour.

Rest dough

Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let rest for 20–30 minutes at warm room temperature until slightly puffy. For a faster option, let rest 10 minutes — dough will still be workable.

Shape pizza

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). On a floured surface press the dough into a 9–10 inch round (or divide into two smaller rounds for two kids). Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or lightly oiled pizza pan. Use your fingers to create a small rim for the crust.

Assemble toppings

Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough leaving the rim clear. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella over the sauce. Arrange 12 mini pepperoni or ham slices, 1/4 cup thin bell pepper slices and 2 tbsp sliced black olives evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp dried oregano on top.

Bake

Bake in the preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for 8–12 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Baking time varies with oven and thickness — start checking at 8 minutes.

Finish

If desired, brush the crust with 1 tbsp melted butter for a golden, kid-friendly finish. Let pizza rest 2–3 minutes, then slice into 4 kid-sized slices.

While pizza bakes, arrange 1 cup baby carrots and 1 cup apple slices on a small plate or divided tray. Serve with 2 tbsp ranch dressing for dipping.

Warm 1/4 cup additional tomato sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl for 20–30 seconds and stir in 1 tbsp grated parmesan. Serve warm as a pizza-dipping sauce.