Mini Cheese Pizza Recipe
Personal-sized cheese pizza.
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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 the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough starts to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch thick) to form a mini pizza base.
- 8
Add Sauce
Place the rolled-out dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Add dried oregano, grated parmesan, and season with black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
