Estas mini pizzas são a solução ideal para um lanche de última hora, uma festa de anos ou simplesmente para aproveitar sobras no frigorífico. A beleza está na sua simplicidade e na infinita possibilidade de combinações. São divertidas de fazer, especialmente com crianças, e desaparecem da mesa num piscar de olhos!
Ingredientes
- Massa de Pizza (neste caso, um rolo);
- Tudo o que lhe apetecer;
- Oregãos
Preparação
- Desenrole a massa (esta é a parte mais trabalhosa…:)), e com a ajuda de um corta-massa, copo, chávena ou o que tiver à mão, vá cortando pequenos círculos.
- Por cima, vá colocando molho de tomate (confesso, foi mesmo de um frasquinho daqueles já prontos) e depois vem a parte mais criativa, conforme os gostos e aquilo que tiver no frigorífico. No meu caso: fiambre, camarões, cogumelos, ananás, milho, azeitonas e claro o indispensável queijo mozzarella.
- Vai ao forno num tabuleiro (aproveitando o papel vegetal que já vem como o rolo da massa) cerca de dez minutos. Polvilhe com oregãos e bom apetite!
Ready to create your own bite-sized masterpieces? Here’s how to get the pizza party started.
Mini Pizzas
There’s a special kind of joy found in food that’s miniature, and these little pizzas are no exception. They are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect as a quick snack, a fun appetiser for a party, or an easy weeknight dinner where everyone gets to be the chef. Using ready-made dough makes this one of the simplest and fastest recipes imaginable, taking all the work out of pizza night.
The real fun, however, lies in the topping. This recipe is less of a strict set of instructions and more of an invitation to be creative. It’s the perfect opportunity to use up those little bits and pieces you have in the fridge—that last bit of cheese, a few stray olives, a handful of mushrooms. It’s a fantastic activity for kids, who will love getting to design and build their very own pizza creations.
Don’t be afraid to experiment! The author went for a classic combination, but you could try anything from a spicy pepperoni to a simple margherita. You could even set up a “pizza station” with various bowls of toppings and let your guests build their own.
Ingredients
- 1 roll of ready-made pizza dough
- Your choice of toppings
- Dried Oregano
Method
- Unroll the dough (this is the most challenging part… just kidding!) and, using a cookie cutter, a glass, a mug, or whatever you have on hand, cut out small circles.
- Spread a little tomato sauce on top of each circle (confession: the author used a jar of ready-made sauce). Now comes the most creative part, depending on your tastes and what you have in the fridge. The author’s choices were: ham, prawns, mushrooms, pineapple, sweetcorn, olives, and of course, the essential mozzarella cheese.
- Place the mini pizzas on a baking tray (using the baking paper that comes with the dough roll) and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (180°C Fan / Gas Mark 6) for about ten minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle with oregano and enjoy!
Tips:
- For a crispier base, pre-bake the dough circles for 3-4 minutes before adding your sauce and toppings.
- Don’t be afraid to try different sauce bases, like green pesto, red pesto, or even a BBQ sauce.
- Less is more! Try not to overload your mini pizzas with too many toppings, as this can make the base soggy and prevent it from cooking properly.
- For a touch of freshness, add some fresh basil leaves or rocket after the pizzas come out of the oven.