Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTarrant's Cafe DowntownSmall Pizza Recipe

Small Pizza Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves2

10" Regular toppings: banana pepper | pepperoni | sweet italian sausage | mushroom | onion | kalamata olive | green pepper | pineapple | ham | fresh garlic| basil | jalapeño$1.00/each

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Ingredients

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Dough

Sauce

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough

    In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

  4. 4

    Let Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Pizza Assembly

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.

  2. 6

    Shape the Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to a 10-inch circle on a floured surface.

  3. 7

    Add Sauce and Toppings

    Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Layer with cheese (if desired) and your choice of toppings.

  4. 8

    Bake the Pizza

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  5. 9

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm.

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