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Tasty Bites: Easy Bake Personal Pan Pizza

Jul 29, 2023

Ingredients Required

Before we dive into the process of making a personal size pizza, let's first gather all the necessary ingredients. You will need:

  • Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • Pizza sauce
  • Grated mozzarella cheese
  • Your favorite pizza toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, etc.)
  • Olive oil
  • Dried oregano and basil
pizza ingredients

Step 1: Preparing the Dough

Start by preheating your oven to its highest temperature, usually around 475-500 degrees F. If you're using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Remember, the dough will puff up a bit in the oven, so roll it out thinner than you want your final pizza to be.

rolling pizza dough

Step 2: Adding the Sauce

Next, spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Tip: Don't overload your pizza with sauce. Too much can make the pizza soggy.

Step 3: Topping Your Pizza

Now comes the fun part - adding your toppings! Spread a layer of grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Then, add your favorite pizza toppings. Remember, less is more when it comes to toppings. Overloading the pizza can result in a soggy or undercooked pizza.

topping pizza

Step 4: Baking Your Pizza

Transfer your pizza to the preheated oven (be careful if you're using a pizza stone). Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Baking time will vary depending on your oven and the thickness of your pizza.

Step 5: Adding the Final Touches

Once your pizza is cooked to your liking, remove it from the oven. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and sprinkle with dried oregano and basil for extra flavor. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before cutting into slices.

baked pizza

Enjoy Your Personal Size Pizza!

And there you have it - a simple, step-by-step guide to making your own personal size pizza at home. With this guide, you can enjoy a delicious, homemade pizza any time you want. Happy cooking!