Description
Celebrate love or any special occasion with this homemade heart-shaped pizza! This delightful recipe features a flavorful crust, seasoned garlic oil, and your favorite toppings, making it as tasty as it is charming. Perfect for livening up date night or any gathering, its rustic, imperfect heart shape adds a touch of warmth and personality to your table. Whether you’re creating one large pizza or mini versions, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser
Ingredients
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For the Pizza Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (can be gluten-free or regular)
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Oil for the Crust:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional Toppings:
- Pizza sauce, any kind, as needed
- Mozzarella cheese, fresh (small balls or slices)
- Basil, fresh
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Pepperoni (gluten-free if needed)
- Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Make the Crust:
In a mixing bowl, pour the warm water and honey, then add the yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom. Once the yeast is foamy, mix in 2 tablespoons of olive oil along with the remaining dough ingredients. Stir until well combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.
Form the dough into a loose ball within the bowl and drizzle the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cover the bowl with a tea towel or plastic wrap and allow it to rest in a warm area for 45 to 90 minutes, depending on how deep a yeast flavor you’d like. - Preheat and Shape the Dough:
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly oil a pizza pan or cookie sheet. Roll out the rested dough onto the prepared pan and gently shape it into a heart. Do not worry about achieving a perfect symmetry—rustic charm is part of the appeal! Let the shaped dough rest for another 15 minutes. - Make the Seasoned Oil:
While the crust rests, prepare the seasoned oil. In a microwave-safe dish, combine the butter, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Microwave on high for about 10 seconds or until the butter melts. Stir to mix. Then, brush this mixture generously over the entire crust, ensuring all edges are coated. - Parbake the Crust:
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, just until it’s barely set and no longer doughy. - Add Toppings:
Remove the crust from the oven and spread your preferred amount of pizza sauce evenly over the top. Add your toppings, such as fresh mozzarella slices, cherry tomatoes, basil, pepperoni, or shredded parmesan. - Bake the Assembled Pizza:
Increase the oven temperature to 500°F (260°C). Place the assembled pizza back in the oven, baking for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the toppings are golden. Keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking. - Cool and Serve:
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to avoid burning yourself. Garnish with fresh basil, slice into desired shapes, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Shaping the Pizza: Don’t stress about achieving a perfect heart shape! A rustic, rough outline of a heart adds charm to this dish.
- Mini Pizzas Option: If desired, you can shape the dough into smaller, individual heart pizzas instead of one large pizza.
- Let it Rest: Always let the pizza cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth when taking that first, delicious bite!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of the recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
