Description
Pizzette a Portafoglio are classic Italian street food—mini folded pizzas that are easy to eat on the go. These bite-sized delights have a crispy crust and are topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil. Perfect as appetizers or snacks, they bring authentic Italian flavors in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (about 1 lb) pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Using a round cutter (about 4 inches diameter), cut out small circles from the dough.
- Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on each circle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Place a slice of mozzarella and a fresh basil leaf on top of the sauce.
- Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt over the toppings.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the dough is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Fold each pizzetta in half to form a half-moon shape (“a portafoglio”), pressing gently to seal slightly but keeping the fillings inside.
- Serve warm as a delicious handheld snack or appetizer.
Notes
- You can add other toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, or olives for variety.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone if you have one.
- These pizzette are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a hot oven for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizzetta
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg