Even though my kitchen is a peaceful place to be, sometimes I want to work on my other hobbies or just don't want to cook. Recipes like this one help with those kinds of days. This recipe takes a while to make, but once it's made (and especially if you double the recipe) you can freeze the leftovers, or put them in a container for later. This way you have an easy meal to pull out at anytime during the week (or until they're gone!).
This recipe yields 12 mini pizzas. You can make an extra pizza with leftover dough, so don't toss it out. If you want to make the recipe quicker, I've seen others use pre-made dough or even crescent roll dough--but you might have to lower the baking temperature.
Ingredients:
For the crust:
2 to 2 and 1/4 cups flour
1 and 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. quick-rise instant yeast
3/4 cups lukewarm water
1 Tb. olive oil
Pizza toppings:
Red sauce (enough for a little bit in each pizza)
Shredded cheese (I used colby jack, but any shredded cheese works)
Pepperoni, olives, or any additional toppings you may desire
Instructions:
Start by mixing your dry ingredients for the pizza crust together. Slowly add the water and olive oil. Mix until blended. If dough is too wet, gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough. The dough should be slightly sticky. Transfer pizza dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth (about 5 minutes).
Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Pinch off a piece of the dough (a little smaller than a baseball) and begin to gently stretch and pinch it into a disc. Place into a muffin tin, making sure to press the edges neatly to the sides. Repeat this step until the muffin pan is filled.
Now you can begin filling each individual pizza. Start by placing a small spoonful of red sauce into each cavity and spreading it around. Sprinkle with cheese, then add pepperoni, olives, or any other toppings you want. Finish off with a little more cheese.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges of the crust have browned. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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