⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup Warm water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1/4 cup Pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
• As desired Toppings of your choice

📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Trust me, hot is key here!
2. If using a cast iron skillet, place it in the oven while it's preheating. This gets it super hot for perfect crust.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast. Give it a good whisk.
4. In a separate bowl, combine warm water and olive oil. Add this to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. If it's sticking, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it's manageable.
6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a 5-inch circle. Don't stress about perfect circles—rustic is charming!
7. Place the rolled-out mini pizzas into the preheated cast iron skillet (or onto a baking sheet).
8. Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each mini pizza base, leaving about a half-inch border. Sprinkle with mozzarella and your choice of toppings.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Check them frequently to prevent burning— ovens vary wildly!
10. Let them cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy immediately for that perfect fresh-out-of-the-oven taste!

📝 Notes

• For best results, use a good quality pizza sauce. Experiment with different types for unique flavours.
• Don’t over-knead the dough, or it will be tough.
• If you want crispier crusts, you can pre-bake the mini pizzas for a few minutes before adding toppings and cheese.
• This recipe works great for other things too. Try to experiment with herbs for unique pizzas.
• Have fun experimenting with different toppings to suit your preferences!