Mini Cheese Pizza Recipe
Personal-sized cheese pizza with a crispy crust.
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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, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 7
Roll out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch thick for a crispy crust).
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce. Add dried oregano, dried basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the oven (or on the pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
