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Mini Lunchbox Pizzas Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 0h 10m
  • Total Time: 0h 25m
  • Yield: 12 mini pizzas
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

These Mini Lunchbox Pizzas are perfect bite-sized treats ideal for kids’ lunches or quick snacks. Made with a simple homemade dough, topped with classic pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, mini pepperoni slices, and fresh herbs, they bake to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. Easy to prepare and customizable, they’re a fun and delicious way to enjoy pizza in a mini format.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir the dry mixture well to ensure even distribution of baking powder and salt.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients.
  5. Form Dough: Mix the ingredients with a spoon or your hands until a dough starts to form.
  6. Knead Dough: Knead the dough in the bowl for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and slightly elastic.
  7. Roll Out Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll into a rectangle or circle about 1/4-inch thick.
  8. Cut Dough Shapes: Cut the rolled dough into small circles or squares for mini pizzas.
  9. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet leaving space between each.
  10. Add Sauce: Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each dough piece and spread evenly with the back of the spoon.
  11. Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each mini pizza.
  12. Add Pepperoni: Top each pizza with mini pepperoni slices evenly distributed over the cheese.
  13. Season: Sprinkle chopped fresh basil and dried oregano over each mini pizza for added flavor.
  14. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  15. Cool: Remove the mini pizzas carefully from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.
  16. Serve: Serve the mini lunchbox pizzas warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
  • You can customize toppings with vegetables or different meats as desired.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • Make sure the warm water is not too hot to avoid killing the baking powder’s effect.
  • These mini pizzas are great for meal prep and can be refrigerated or frozen for later use.

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