Mini Pizza Recipe
Personal-sized pizza with your choice of toppings.
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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 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 flour mixture. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix with a spoon 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 it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 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 2 equal portions. Roll each portion into a personal-sized pizza shape on a floured surface.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread about 1/2 cup of pizza sauce evenly over each pizza base.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add your choice of toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, and fresh basil.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Place the assembled 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 from the oven, let cool for a minute, slice, and serve warm.