Ingredients
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- 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
- Pizza sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices
- Optional: bell peppers, onions, mushrooms
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add sugar, salt, and olive oil, then mix in half of the flour.
- Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Divide the dough and shape each portion into a heart.
- Spread pizza sauce on the dough and add mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Ensure the water temperature is optimal to activate the yeast.
Let the dough rise in a draft-free area.
Avoid overloading toppings to keep the crust crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg