Zoe’s Easy, Rustic Mini Pizzas

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Description

I created these delicious mini pizzas. They are more like a pizza bun. The dough is fluffy and tender, the sauce is fresh, and the cheese crisp and a little gooey. Very easy appetizer and absolutely delicious. A great appetizer, snack, or light supper!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups prepared tomato sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, or to taste (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour
  2. water
  3. olive oil
  4. yeast
  5. salt
  6. and sugar together in a large bowl. Use an ice cream scoop to place 12 balls of dough onto the prepared pan
  7. patting down slightly; dough will be very sticky. Let sit until risen
  8. about 30 minutes
  9. without kneading or punching down.
  10. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking pan. Toss an ice cube into the bottom of the oven to add some humidity.
  11. Combine tomato sauce
  12. garlic
  13. oregano
  14. and basil in a bowl. Add olive oil
  15. vinegar
  16. and sugar; stir very well.
  17. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons tomato sauce on each dough ball. Sprinkle 1 to 4 tablespoons mozzarella cheese on top and add spinach.
  18. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 12

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