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Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas Recipe – Best Romantic Dinner

Hey there, pizza lovers!If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to celebrate a special occasion or simply want to make dinner extra exciting, theseHeart-Shaped Mini Pizzasare the perfect choice. Whether you’re preparing a romantic meal for Valentine’s Day, making a cute dinner for your kids, or just want to add a little love to your plate, this recipe is sure to bring smiles to the table.Not only are thesemini pizzasadorable, but they’re also completely customizable—choose your favorite toppings and get creative! Plus, they’re quick and easy to make, so even beginner cooks can have fun in the kitchen. Let’s dive into this deliciousdinneridea!

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ teaspoonsactive dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoonsugar
  • ¾ cupwarm water
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour(or whole wheat for a healthier option)
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 cupcrushed canned tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoondried oregano
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ½ teaspoonsugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese(or dairy-free alternative)
  • Pepperoni slices(or heart-shaped cuts)
  • Optional:diced bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, onions, pineapple, basil

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, then knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth.
  3. Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rise forabout an houruntil it doubles in size.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine crushed tomatoes, oregano, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir and simmer for10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
  6. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. Preheat your oven to400°F (200°C).
  8. Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to¼-inch thickness.
  9. Use aheart-shaped cookie cutterto cut out mini pizzas. If you don’t have a cookie cutter, carefully shape the dough with a knife.
  10. Place the heart-shaped dough pieces onto aparchment-lined baking sheet.
  11. Spread a thin layer ofpizza sauceon each heart.
  12. Sprinkle withmozzarella cheese.
  13. Addpepperoniand any other toppings of your choice.
  14. Bake the mini pizzas in thepreheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
  15. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a crispier crust:Bake the shaped dough for 2-3 minutes before adding sauce and toppings.
Avoid soggy pizzas:Don’t overload with sauce—too much liquid can make the dough soggy.
Make-ahead option:Prepare the dough a day in advance and refrigerate.