Heart-Shaped Pizzas
Celebrate love and creativity with these delightful heart-shaped pizzas! Perfect for Valentine's Day, date nights, or family fun, this recipe is customizable for all dietary preferences and easy to make with step-by-step guidance.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife or kitchen scissors
- Spatula
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 2 1/4 tsp 1 packet active dry yeast 🏋♂️
- 1 cup warm water 110°F 💧
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 tsp sugar 🍬
- 1 tsp salt 🌐
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🍾
- For the Toppings:
- Pizza sauce 🍒
- Shredded mozzarella cheese 🥝
- Pepperoni slices 🍕
- Optional: veggies bell peppers, onions, mushrooms 🌿
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add sugar, salt, olive oil, and half the flour. Mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the remaining flour, kneading until smooth and elastic.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour in a warm spot.
- Shape the Dough
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Divide the dough into tennis-ball-sized portions.
- Roll each portion into a round shape.
- Pinch the bottom of the circle to form a point, then press the top center inward to create a heart shape.
- Add Toppings
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously.
- Arrange toppings like pepperoni, veggies, or herbs as desired.
- Bake
- Place pizzas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pizza dough.
Vegan Option: Substitute cheese with plant-based alternatives and load up on veggies.
Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free mozzarella or omit cheese.
Par-bake crust for 2 minutes for a crispier texture.
Preheat a pizza stone for optimal results.