Mini Pizza Recipe
A personal 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 Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a round shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Add Sauce
Spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce over each mini pizza base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on each pizza. Top with pepperoni slices, dried oregano, and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Place the pizzas on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove the pizzas from the oven, let them cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.
