Description
This Halloween-themed pizza recipe features a no-rise pizza crust that is quick and easy to prepare. Topped with classic pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, and an assortment of festive toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, and more, these pizzas are perfect for a spooky celebration. The dough is partially pre-baked before adding toppings, ensuring a crisp crust with melted, bubbly cheese and creative designs.
Ingredients
Scale
No-Rise Pizza Crust
- 1 ¾ to 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 envelope Fleischmann’s Pizza Yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup very warm water
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
- Desired pizza toppings: pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, onion, pineapple, parsley, salami, Canadian bacon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F to prepare for baking the pizzas.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Mix: Add the very warm water and oil to the dry mixture and blend well for about 1 minute.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms. It should be slightly sticky but form a ball.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 4 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed.
- Divide Dough: Split the dough into 4 equal portions.
- Shape Crusts: Roll or pat each portion into an 8-inch circle. Place each circle on a greased baking sheet.
- Par-Bake Crusts: Bake the crusts for 5-6 minutes until just set and lightly browned on the bottom.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread pizza sauce evenly over each crust, then add mozzarella cheese and your chosen toppings to create Halloween designs.
- Bake Pizzas: Return the pizzas to the oven and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare pizza sauce and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Chop and store toppings separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Dough can be made a few hours in advance and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Assemble pizzas on par-baked crusts, cover well, and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, increasing cook time by a few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
