Pesto pizza bites

Whether entertaining guests or feeding your family, these mini pesto pizzas are sure to please.

These pizzas can be made smaller or larger; it’s all a matter of preference. They make great individual serving pizzas for a meal, snacks or appetizers at a party.

Pesto pizza bites recipe

Yields 6-12

Ingredients:

• 1 recipe homemade pizza dough (see recipe below)
• Store-bought or homemade pesto
• Shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Prepare pizza dough. The dough can be made a few days in advance and refrigerated, just make sure it’s at room temperature before using.
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
3. Lightly flour a kitchen surface and divide the dough into even pieces of the desired size. Use a floured rolling pin to roll out the dough evenly.
4. Top generously with pesto and mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake at for 10-12 minutes or until cheese has melted and is starting to brown.

Pizza dough recipe

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package active dry yeast (.25 ounce)
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup warm water

Directions:

1. Combine flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a large bowl. Stir in oil and warm water.
2. Knead for 10-12 minutes, sprinkling flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking to bowl. The dough should be elastic and smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour.

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