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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks

    Mini Pizza Recipe

    Published: Aug 20, 2022 by Saif Odeh with 25 Comments

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    Mini Pizza Recipe is a little round pizza that is mixed with mozzarella and cheddar cheese, sausages and different olives you like. It is perfect finger food for kids and adults as well.

    Jump to:
    • Recipe Ingredients for Toppings
    • Recipe Ingredients for the Dough
    • The list of Kitchen Equipment Needed
    • How to Store in the Freezer
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • What to Serve with Pizza
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • 📋 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Comments

    I remember my Aunt made a delicious tiny round pizza which is fluffy and delicious. This pizza is thick and soft at the same time which is perfect to eat pizza with pasta and garlic bread.

    In this post, I will be showing you my secret Aunt's recipe of mini homemade pizza, where you can share with your kids, families and friends. This is perfect for birthday parties, family celebration and it is freezer-friendly.

    Although cooking pizza is relatively easy, the preparation of the ingredient is a bit time-consuming. For the Mini pizza recipe, there are two things you should prepare: Ingredients for Pizza Toppings and Pizza Dough.

    Recipe Ingredients for Toppings

    Ingredients for Pizza Topping

    Sausage: I am using frozen prepared beef sausage or beef hot dog that you can get in the grocery stores. I will highly recommend use the smoked flavor since it makes the pizza taste better

    Cheese: I am using Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese for this recipe. Without these cheeses, the pizza will taste boring and bland.

    Vegetable: The only vegetable toppings I put is black olives and green olives. It gives a saltiness taste of the pizza which fits perfectly love

    Olive Oil: I am using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It will help make the texture of the mini pizza dough soft and fluffy.

    Tomato Sauce: This is a homemade sauce which is a mixture of tomato pasta, warm water and sugar.

    Recipe Ingredients for the Dough

    Ingredients for Pizza Dough

    Here are the important ingredients I used to make the mini pizza dough:

    • All Purpose Flour
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Instant Yeast
    • Milk
    • Salt & Sugar

    Notes:

    • I prefer milk over water because it gives a nice flavor of the pizza crust
    • Prepare an additional ½ cup of milk/water when mixing and kneading the pizza.

    The list of Kitchen Equipment Needed

    Nonstick Tray: You will need a nonstick tray or pan when baking the pizza since it will be easier to remove it afterward.

    Oven: Since I am living in an apartment, I am using a convection oven, and it works perfectly. It doesn't really matter what type of oven you used: Conventional, Gas stove or conventional oven.

    Wooden Dough Roller: You may need this to make a perfect circle of mini pizza. But, I rather used my hand since it is just a small pizza, and you don't really need any roller. If you want to roll the mini pizza using your hand, just add a drop of olive oil in your finger, and this will do the trick.

    How to Store in the Freezer

    I stored my pizzas in a large plastic food container. If you don't have enough space, you can always add another plastic container. Also, make sure you closed the lid well to prevent the air from entering inside since it will spoil the food earlier.

    If you store in the fridge, it can last up to 2 weeks. But if you prefer in the freezer, it can last up to 1 to 1 ½ months maximum. This will help prevent or slow down the growth of bacteria.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    There are two things you should prepare for mini pizza recipe: the dough, and topping of the pizza.

    I. Making the Mini Pizza Dough

    • Mix the milk with the yeast and sugar in a bowl.
    • Transfer into another bowl that contains flour, oil, and salt, and mix it gently.
    • While mixing and kneading the pizza dough in a bowl, add ¼ cup of milk/water.
    • If the dough is still hard and dry, add another ¼ cup of milk and repeat the process.
    • Once it is soft enough, covered it with a towel for 1.5 to 2 hours to help the dough grow.

    II. Baking the Pizza

    • For the topping, use your hand to make a small circle of the pizza.
    • Brush the olive oil, and then add tomato sauce.
    • Next, you add the sausage and olives.
    • Lastly, you add the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
    • Do take note that before you put the pizza in a tray, make sure you rub the tray with oil. This will help remove the mini pizza easier after baking in the oven.
    Mini Pizza

    What to Serve with Pizza

    Pizza goes really well pastas, soup, salad and bread. Here are my homemade recipes that I like to serve with pizza:

    • Chicken Alfredo Pasta
    • Chicken Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes
    • Turkish Shepherd Salad

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. How to reheat the pizza?

    To heat your food, I use a microwave where I warm them for 30 seconds to 1 minute using medium intensity. Make sure you thaw them for 5 to 10 minutes before heating in the microwave. This will prevent breaking off the topping of the pizzas.

    2. What other vegetables topping to put for pizza?

    If you are not a fan of olives, you can replace it with bell pepper, mushrooms or onion in your mini homemade pizza.

    📋 Recipe Card

    Mini Pizza Recipe

    Saif Odeh
    Mini Pizza is a delicious tiny round pizza that is mixed with cheese, sausages and olives. It is perfect for serving kids or adults birthday party.
    4.83 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 20 Pieces
    Calories 240 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cup of flour
    • 2 teaspoon of salt
    • 1 tablespoon of sugar
    • 2 tablespoon of olive oil
    • 1 cup of warm milk
    • 2 teaspoon of yeast
    • ½ cup of milk (use ¼ cup first and knead. If the dough is dry, add another ¼ cup)
    • ¾ cup of olive oil
    • 1 to 1 ½ cup of tomato sauce
    • 2 cup of chopped hot dog or sausage
    • 2 cup of combined green and black olives
    • 2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    Pizza Dough

    • Add a warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Mix it all together in a large cup or a bowl.
    • Transfer them into another bowl that contain flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Mix them well together.
    • While mixing and kneading the pizza dough using your hand, add ¼ cup of water/milk. If the texture of the pizza dough is still dry and hard, add another ¼ cup of milk/water and repeat the process. A ½ cup is more than enough to make the texture of the dough soft and fluffy.
    • Cover the dough with a towel and keep it in room temperature for 1 to 2 hours maximum. The yeast will help grow the pizza dough. The picture below is only based on just 1 hour.

    Topping of the Mini Pizza

    • Rub the tray with oil. This is important because after baking the pizza, it can easily be removed.
    • Soak your finger with olive oil, and make a round tiny pizza using your hand
    • Brush the dough with olive oil, and then add tomato sauce. Next, you add sausage and olives. And then lastly, you add mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
    • Transfer the tray into the oven and let it cooked for 10 minutes in 180 degrees Celsius. Make sure the oven is already hot enough before putting in the oven.

    Notes

  • If the Pizza dough is sticky, add more flour
  • You can keep in the freezer up to 1 to ½ months maximum or 2 weeks maximum if in the refrigerator
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 25PiecesCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 24.4gProtein: 10.6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4.3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 493mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 4g
    Keyword mini homemade pizza, mini pizza
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    1. Rochelle Stivers

      March 04, 2020 at 9:29 am

      I am totally gonna do this with my daughter.Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • saif

        March 06, 2020 at 7:41 am

        Your welcome. I am sure your daughter will love it 🙂

        Reply
    2. Aisha

      April 17, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      Love your recipes, so easy. I will do it with my daughters

      Thank you

      Reply
      • saif

        April 20, 2020 at 1:21 am

        Thank you Aisha. I am sure she is going to love it 🙂

        Reply
      • Jody

        January 21, 2021 at 8:42 am

        The pizza topping says 3/4 cup olive oil?? That must be a typo isn't it?

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        • Saif

          January 22, 2021 at 2:14 am

          Hi Jody. Actually its not because when you make the topping (tomato sauce, olives, sausages) of each pizza, you will have to brush the dough with olive oil. For 20 to 25 pieces, that will need 3/4 or even a cup of olive oil.

          Reply
    3. Bela

      May 21, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      What kind of flour and milk did you use?

      Reply
      • saif

        May 21, 2020 at 4:21 pm

        I used all purpose white flour and ordinary fresh milk. You can use any kind of milk and it doesn't matter at all.

        Reply
        • Bela

          June 20, 2020 at 4:20 am

          Thank you Saif. Making it today!

          Reply
    4. nora

      May 23, 2020 at 9:33 pm

      I baked it today and perfect!!! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • saif

        May 24, 2020 at 2:59 am

        No problem Nora. I am glad you like it.

        Reply
    5. Marina

      May 27, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Great recipe for kids and we had so much fun making! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    6. Amy Chung

      May 28, 2020 at 12:57 am

      Awesome idea! Love that you've also included a recipe of how to make the pizza dough. My family have gone on a bread making bender of late so this is perfect. Couldn't agree more about using mozzarella and cheddar cheese as well. Makes all the difference.

      Reply
    7. Leslie

      May 28, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      I love making homemade pizzas and so do my kids! What a great recipe to try with them!

      Reply
    8. Debra

      May 28, 2020 at 4:59 pm

      Such a fun idea. I like a meal where everyone can customize their own. AND, I can't wait to serve these as a summer fun snack.

      Reply
      • Shaza Ali

        May 24, 2021 at 10:00 am

        Hello could you please please tel me what kind of yeast do you use dry yeast or instant yeast

        Reply
        • Saif

          May 25, 2021 at 12:35 pm

          Shaza, I am using dry yeast. But, you can use instant yeast if you want.

          Reply
    9. SARA RODRIGUEZ BRAVO

      May 28, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Wow! Love these mini pizzas! It's so fun and easy to make, I'm sure my toddler will love them!

      Reply
    10. Maryam

      June 29, 2020 at 9:10 am

      Hi!
      This is Maryam, you are really helpful I tried it yesterday and I couldn't stop making as it finishes every 10 minutes it was the best mini pizza I had ever experienced. I am so thankful and I wish you a happy life. Keep the hard work you will regret it one day!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Saif

        July 02, 2020 at 1:55 am

        Thanks Maryan. I am glad you like my pizza recipe.

        Reply
    11. Zennie Jivraj

      October 11, 2020 at 11:54 am

      Awesome mini pizza..turned out perfect. Was my first try

      Reply
      • Saif

        October 12, 2020 at 2:06 pm

        That's great Zennie. I am glad my pizza recipe works out well. Thanks for sharing for your experience.

        Reply
    12. Ameer Sultan

      October 20, 2020 at 4:19 pm

      Hi, how accurate is the calories of the recipe? 1 mini pizza @ 12 calories??!

      Reply
      • Saif

        October 21, 2020 at 1:27 am

        Hi Ameer. Sorry about confusion. It is actually 240 calories per one serving. I know it might seem too high, but this is one heavy and thick mini pizza since it has mozzarella & cheddar cheese, sausages, olives, olive oil and tomato sauce. You can already get full with just 3 slices. Thanks

        Reply
    13. Sophia

      April 15, 2021 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      My daughter enjoyed making these delicious little bites.. had been racking my brain for some time now as thinking of what incorporate in our weekly menu. These were great. Thank you
      Sophia

      Reply

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