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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

For the best texture, let store-bought dough come to room temperature before working with it

Pre-cook any raw meat toppings before adding them to the pizzas

Don't overload the mini pizzas with too many toppings or they may become soggy

For a crispier bottom crust, pre-bake the dough cups for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings

Using a muffin tin with a non-stick surface will make removal much easier

Let the pizza sauce cool completely before adding to the dough to prevent sogginess

If using cast iron pans, preheat them for a few minutes in the oven before adding the dough

Create a topping bar and let everyone customize their own mini pizzas

Shred your own cheese rather than using pre-shredded for better melting qualities

Brush the edges of the crust with olive oil or garlic butter before baking for extra flavor

Mini Pan Pizzas

Name: Mini Pan Pizzas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 mini pizzas
Cuisine: Italian, American Fusion
Ingredients: For the Pizza Dough (or use 1 lb store-bought):; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon instant yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup warm water; For the Pizza Sauce:; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional); For the Toppings:; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup pepperoni slices; 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled; 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced; 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup black olives, sliced; Fresh basil leaves for garnish; Equipment:; 12-cup muffin tin or 6-inch mini cast iron pans; Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing

These delightful Mini Pan Pizzas offer a perfect balance of crispy edges and soft centers with personalized toppings transformed into fun, individual-sized portions. The medium-difficulty recipe requires careful dough handling, proper sauce distribution for ideal flavor balance, and thoughtful topping combinations for complementary flavors. Made with homemade or store-bought pizza dough, savory tomato sauce, and customizable fresh toppings, these mini pizzas deliver a satisfying bite with the classic combination of melted cheese and your favorite pizza flavors. The appealing visual presentation of these perfectly portioned pizzas creates a versatile dish that's equally suitable for casual family dinners, game day snacks, or entertaining guests.

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

45 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Pizza Dough (or use 1 lb store-bought):

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon instant yeast

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup warm water

For the Pizza Sauce:

1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Toppings:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup pepperoni slices

1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled

1/2 cup bell peppers, diced

1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup black olives, sliced

Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment:

12-cup muffin tin or 6-inch mini cast iron pans

Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing

Rolling pin

Mixing bowls

Cutting board

Sharp knife

Measuring cups and spoons

Small saucepan

Cutting tools for toppings

Pastry brush for oil

Instructions

If making dough from scratch: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add olive oil and warm water. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

While the dough rises, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin or mini cast iron pans with cooking spray or olive oil.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 12 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll or stretch each portion into a circle about 5 inches in diameter.

Press each dough circle into a muffin cup or mini cast iron pan, allowing the edges to come up the sides to form a crust. If using mini cast iron pans, make sure the dough covers the bottom and comes up the sides a bit.

Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce into each dough cup, spreading it evenly but leaving a border around the edges.

Sprinkle each mini pizza with mozzarella cheese, then add your preferred toppings. Finish with a light sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Let cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then carefully remove using a knife to loosen the edges if necessary.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm.

Mini Pan Pizzas

JUE

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