Mini Pizza Recipe for Kids in 30 Minutes Recipe
This Mini Pizza Recipe for Kids is a fun and easy homemade pizza treat that can be ready in just 30 minutes. Made with a simple yeast dough, topped with classic pizza sauce, cheese, and your choice of kid-friendly toppings, these mini pizzas are perfect for family meals or parties. The dough is soft and chewy, baked to golden perfection, making it a delicious and interactive way to get kids involved in cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 8 mini pizzas
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons dry active yeast
- 1 cup warm water (not hot!)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for rubbing
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
Toppings:
- Pizza sauce, as needed
- Shredded cheese, as needed
- Pepperoni, sausage, pineapple, olives, peppers, or any other preferred toppings
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 ¼ teaspoons dry active yeast, 1 cup warm (not hot) water, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy with small bubbles on top, indicating the yeast is active.
- Prepare Dough: Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms a ball. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Rest Dough: Rub a teaspoon of olive oil all over the dough ball to prevent drying. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest in the bowl for 5 minutes to relax the gluten and make it easier to shape.
- Divide and Shape: Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces, forming each into a ball. On a floured surface, roll, pat, or stretch each dough ball into a mini pizza crust shape using a rolling pin or your hands.
- Add Toppings: Spread a layer of pizza sauce on each mini crust, sprinkle generously with shredded cheese, and add your choice of toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, pineapple, olives, or peppers.
- Bake the Pizzas: Place the prepared mini pizzas onto the lined baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes. Bake until the edges are puffed and golden, and the cheese is melted and browned in spots.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Kneading the dough just for a short time helps keep the crust tender for kids.
- You can customize toppings based on your child’s preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Use parchment paper to simplify cleanup and prevent sticking.
- If you want larger pizzas, adjust the dough ball size accordingly and increase baking time slightly.
