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Homemade Pizza Dough

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Make adorable and delicious mini bear face pizzas with this easy homemade pizza dough recipe! Perfect for kids and fun-themed meals, this chewy and golden crust pairs beautifully with classic toppings like mozzarella, pepperoni, and fresh basil. A creative twist on pizza night! #pizzadough #homemadepizza #funfoodforkids #bearfacepizza #pizzanight #cutepizza

Ingredients

Pizza Dough:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings:

 

  • Pizza sauce

  • Fresh mozzarella slices

  • Cherry tomatoes, halved

  • Pepperoni slices

  • Fresh basil leaves

  • Edible black sesame seeds or nori (for bear face details)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.

  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a rough dough forms.

  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 7–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.

  5. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).

  6. Punch down the dough and divide into portions. For bear-shaped pizzas: shape one larger piece into a circle for the face, and two small balls for the ears. Assemble on a parchment-lined baking tray.

  7. Add sauce, cheese, and desired toppings.

  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.

  9. Once slightly cooled, add bear face details using sesame seeds or nori.

Notes

  • You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight after the first rise.

  • Add whole wheat flour or herbs for extra flavor in the dough.

  • Customize toppings to suit different tastes or themes.

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