Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) active dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) warm water
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1 (14 ounce/400g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) dried oregano
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 8 ounces (225g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Your favorite pizza toppings (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, cooked sausage)

Instructions:

  1. Make the Dough (If Homemade): Combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add warm water and oil. Knead until smooth. Let rise. (Or, if using store-bought dough, skip to step 3!)
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  4. Shape the Pizzas: Roll out dough and cut into small circles using a cookie cutter.
  5. Assemble the Pizzas: Spread sauce on each dough circle. Top with cheese and your desired toppings for your mini pizzas.
  6. Bake: Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly (12-15 minutes).
  7. Cool Slightly and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving these bangin' mini pizzas.