Valentine's Pizza Hearts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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1 tablespoon active yeast
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1 cup lukewarm water
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon table salt
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
→ Add-ons
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2/3 cup tomato pizza sauce
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12 thin pepperoni rounds
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1⅓ cups shredded mozzarella
→ Crust Flavor
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4 tablespoons butter, melted
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Garlic powder as needed
# Instructions:
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Combine the yeast with lukewarm water and sugar. Wait 5 minutes till it's foamy. Stir in the oil and salt, then slowly add flour until you've got a nice dough ball.
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On a floured countertop, knead the dough until it feels smooth. Throw a damp cloth or some plastic wrap over it and let it sit for 10 minutes.
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Split the dough into 4 equal chunks. Roll each into a circle, then make a small cut to turn it into a heart. Set them on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal and lined with parchment.
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Prick the dough all over with a fork so it won't bubble up. Spread with sauce, sprinkle with cheese, and lay out the pepperoni.
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Stick in a 450°F oven for 12-15 minutes till the edges turn golden. Mix the melted butter with some garlic powder and brush it over the edges.
# Notes:
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Great fun project to make with kids
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Feel free to swap in your favorite toppings