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Mini Pizza Recipe
Mini Pizza is one of those dishes that is loved by all age groups, specially children who like to hold their own tiny pizza. The base is soft, topped with simple sauce, fresh vegetables and loaded with cheese that melts so nicely when baked. They taste same like regular pizza but in smaller size, and looks colorful, cheesy and fun to make together as a family.
I feel these are perfect for small gatherings or kids birthday parties where everyone can have their own little portion without wasting much. Mini pizzas are simple but tasty, and makes a good snack or even a light meal when you are not in a mood for heavy spread.
[feast_advanced_jump_to]About Mini Pizza
Mini Pizza is just like regular pizza, but made in smaller size which is easy to serve and enjoy. The base is soft but little crisp at the edges, the sauce adds tangy flavor, vegetables gives crunch and the cheese tie everything together. The origin is same like classic pizza, but this mini version is more of a party idea.
The texture of mini pizza is light and fluffy in the center while the edges turn golden and crisp after baking. The flavor comes from pizza sauce, cheese and the vegetables you choose to add. Some likes to add baby corn, onion, capsicum or even paneer for giving Indian touch. The choice of toppings can change according to what you like.
This recipe can be made in many variations, sometimes with wheat flour for slightly healthy base, or using ready made bread slice if you are in hurry. You can even change cheese, use mozzarella for stretchy texture or processed cheese for more mild taste. Some people even add paneer or sweet corn to make it kids friendly.
I usually make mini pizzas for small family evenings when we want to eat something nice but don't want to order from outside. It is fun to prepare toppings and arrange together, and children love to help with spreading sauce and adding cheese.
Mini Pizza Ingredients
- Maida (Flour) - I have used this for base, it gives soft texture after baking. You can mix more wheat flour also if you like more healthy version.
- Wheat flour - I added portion of wheat flour to balance texture and make it healthy, this adds little nutty taste. You can use full maida too.
- Instant yeast - I have used this for fermentation, it helps dough rise good and makes it airy. You can use dry yeast but activate in warm water first.
- Lukewarm water - I used this to mix yeast and flour, this activates yeast when mixed with sugar.
- Sugar - I added little sugar to help yeast activate faster, this adds mild sweetness and balances salt. You can skip it but I feel it makes dough better.
- Olive oil - I used olive oil while kneading, this adds light flavor and softness. You can use sunflower oil also.
- Pizza sauce - I used this for spreading on base, this adds tangy flavor.
- Vegetables - I have just used onion, capsicum and baby corn. You can also add sweet corn, paneer or mushrooms.
- Cheese - I added mozzarella cheese, this adds nice stretch and melts good. You can try processed cheese also.
- Chilli flakes - I sprinkled little for spice, this adds nice kick. You can skip if you like mild taste.
- Oregano - I added this for aroma, this adds typical pizza flavor. You can use mixed herbs also.
Why This Recipe Works
- This recipe is easy and uses simple ingredients that is mostly available in kitchen.
- It is a portion control dish, so you can enjoy pizza taste without feeling too heavy.
- The base turns soft with crisp edges, so texture is enjoyable for all age groups.
- You can change toppings and make many variations to suit family taste.
- This is a fun recipe to make with children as they can arrange their own mini pizza.
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How to make Mini Pizza Step by Step
1.In a wide mixing bowl add water,oil,salt and yeast.Whisk it well.
2.Take both the flours in a mixing bowl,whisk it well.Now add both the flours to the oil mixture.
3.Knead it to a soft pliable dough.Let it rest for an hour or until its almost doubled.
4.Knock down the dough to remove air bubbles,then roll to ¼ inch thickness.Cut with a lid into small circles and arrange it in the baking tray with aluminium foil.Prick holes with a fork to avoid puffing.
5.First add pizza sauce,then little cheese then arrange the vegetables - baby corn,capsicum and onion.Finally add remaining grated cheese and bake at 180 deg C for 20mins or until the sides start to turn golden.
Sprinkle chilli flakes,oregano and Serve hot!
Expert Tips
- Dough rising - I usually keep dough in a warm place so it rises faster, do not keep in fridge during rising.
- Rolling thickness - You can roll base thin or thick, thin base will be more crispy while thick base will be soft and chewy.
- Topping choice - Use fresh vegetables only, watery vegetables will make base soggy.
- Cheese melting - I have seen mozzarella melts best, but you can also mix with cheddar for more flavor.
- Serving hot - Mini pizzas taste best when served hot straight from oven, cheese will be gooey and soft.
Serving and Storage
Serve this with tomato ketchup, chili flakes, or oregano sprinkled on top. This goes well as an evening snack or as a light meal with juice or milkshake for kids. You can store leftover mini pizzas in fridge for one day, just reheat in oven before serving. Avoid storing for long as the base may turn hard.
FAQS
1.Can I skip yeast for mini pizza?
Yes you can skip, but texture will not be same soft and airy. Without yeast it will be more like flat bread.
2.Can I make this with only wheat flour?
Yes you can, but dough may be little dense. Adding part maida gives better texture and softness.
3.Can I prepare the base in advance?
Yes you can prepare dough earlier and keep in fridge, but let it come to room temperature before baking.
4.Can I use store bought pizza base?
Yes you can use ready made base if you want quick version, then just add toppings and bake.
5.Can I skip cheese?
You can skip cheese if you like but then taste will be different, cheese is what makes it pizza like.
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Mini Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup maida
- ¼ cup wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast
- ¼ cup luke warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oilve oil
Toppings
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup vegetables
- ½ cup cheese
- chilli flakes as needed
- oregano as needed
Instructions
- In a wide mixing bowl add water, oil, salt and yeast. Whisk it well.
- Take both the flours in a mixing bowl, whisk it well. Now add both the flours to the oil mixture.
- Knead it to a soft pliable dough. Let it rest for an hour or until its almost doubled.
- Knock down the dough to remove air bubbles, then roll to ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut with a lid into small circles and arrange it in the baking tray with aluminium foil. Prick holes with a fork to avoid puffing.
- First add pizza sauce, then little cheese then arrange the vegetables - baby corn, capsicum and onion. Finally add remaining grated cheese and bake at 180 deg C for 20 minutes or until the sides start to turn golden.
- Sprinkle chilli flakes, oregano and serve Mini Pizza hot!
Notes
- Dough rising - I usually keep dough in a warm place so it rises faster, do not keep in fridge during rising.
- Rolling thickness - You can roll base thin or thick, thin base will be more crispy while thick base will be soft and chewy.
- Topping choice - Use fresh vegetables only, watery vegetables will make base soggy.
- Cheese melting - I have seen mozzarella melts best, but you can also mix with cheddar for more flavor.
- Serving hot - Mini pizzas taste best when served hot straight from oven, cheese will be gooey and soft.
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