Description
Make a special homemade pizza for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead the dough until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- Place the dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough.
- Add mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters for pepperoni for a romantic touch.
- Try different toppings to customize your pizza.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: homemade pizza, Valentine's Day, pizza recipe