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football shaped pizza

Football Shaped Pizza: Score Big with 5 Savory Tips


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
  4. Let dough rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
  5. Roll out the dough into a football shape on a floured surface.
  6. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet.
  7. Spread pizza sauce over the dough.
  8. Add mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden.
  10. 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

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