Description
These adorable mini heart-shaped pizzas are the perfect fun and delicious treat for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day! Top with your favorite ingredients for a customizable and heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
For the Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Olive oil for brushing
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center, then pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the Pizzas:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a small ball.
- Roll out each dough ball into a small circle and then carefully shape the dough into a heart shape using your hands or a knife.
- Place the heart-shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add the Toppings:
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each heart-shaped pizza.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- Add your desired toppings, such as pepperoni, basil, or any other favorite ingredients.
- Bake the Pizzas:
- Brush the crust with a little olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden and crispy.
- Serve:
- Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize these pizzas with your favorite toppings like vegetables, mushrooms, or sausage.
- If you’re short on time, you can also use store-bought pizza dough to speed up the process.
- These mini pizzas are great for serving a crowd or making a fun activity for kids.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg