HOMEMADE MINI PIZZA
Delicious personal-sized pizzas with assorted toppings including mushrooms, bell peppers, and olives.
These mini homemade pizzas are perfect for a family dinner where everyone can customize their own toppings. The dough is simple to make and results in a crispy yet chewy crust. These personal pizzas are also great for parties or meal prep – you can freeze the extras for a quick meal later.
For the Dough
- 3 cupsall-purpose flour(plus more for dusting)
- 2.25 tspactive dry yeast(1 packet)
- 1 cupwarm water(around 110°F)
- 2 tbspolive oil(plus more for the bowl)
- 1 tspsugar
- 1.5 tspsalt
For the Topping
- 1 cuptomato sauce
- 2 cupsmozzarella cheese(shredded)
- 1bell peppers(diced)
- 1 cupmushrooms(sliced)
- 0.5 cupblack olives(sliced)
- 0.5red onion(thinly sliced)
- handfulfresh basil leaves(torn)
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 2 tbspolive oil(for drizzling)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
- 3
Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 7
Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- 8
On a floured surface, roll or stretch each ball into a 6-inch round.
- 9
If using a pizza stone, dust a pizza peel with cornmeal and place the dough rounds on it. Otherwise, place the rounds on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- 10
Spread tomato sauce over each pizza, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 11
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add your desired toppings.
- 12
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano.
- 13
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 14
Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
350
Protein
14g
Carbs
45g
Fat
12g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
4g
Serving Size
1 mini pizza
Chef's Tips
- For a crispier crust, prebake the pizza dough for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings.
- If you're short on time, you can use store-bought pizza dough or even small pita breads as the base.
- Get creative with toppings – try pineapple and ham for a Hawaiian style, or spinach and feta for a Mediterranean twist.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or drizzle with hot honey after baking.
Published on May 22, 2023
By Mona