Wreath Pizza A Festive Twist for the Holidays!
Ingredients:
1 pizza dough store-bought or homemade
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup fresh mozzarella balls bocconcini, halved
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Olive oil, for drizzling
Italian seasoning optional
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475F 245C. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
Prepare the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a stone.
Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Arrange Toppings: Place the halved mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes around the edges of the pizza in a circular pattern to create a wreath effect.
Season and Drizzle: Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if desired.
Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves to complete the wreath look. Slice and enjoy!
Tips for a Festive Wreath Pizza:
Shape smaller, individual wreaths with cookie cutters for a fun party appetizer.
Add pepperoni or extra basil to resemble holly leaves and berries.
For extra flavor, mix mozzarella with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Serve with marinara or ranch on the side for dipping.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6
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