Description
A romantic pizza recipe perfect 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a pizza shape and place it on a baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add pepperoni and olives.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters for toppings for a festive touch.
- Pair 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: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizza for valentines day