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Heart-Shaped Pizzas

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.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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 🌿

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife or kitchen scissors
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Dough
  2. Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add sugar, salt, olive oil, and half the flour. Mix well.
  4. Gradually incorporate the remaining flour, kneading until smooth and elastic.
  5. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour in a warm spot.
  6. Shape the Dough
  7. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  8. Divide the dough into tennis-ball-sized portions.
  9. Roll each portion into a round shape.
  10. Pinch the bottom of the circle to form a point, then press the top center inward to create a heart shape.
  11. Add Toppings
  12. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
  13. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously.
  14. Arrange toppings like pepperoni, veggies, or herbs as desired.
  15. Bake
  16. Place pizzas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  17. 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.

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