Description
A fun and festive pizza shaped like a football, perfect for game day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
- Roll out the dough into a football shape on a floured surface.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough.
- Add mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Let it cool, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use your favorite toppings for customization.
- Adjust baking time based on oven performance.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: football shaped pizza, game day pizza, fun pizza recipes