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Personal Pizzas

4.92 from 12 votes
overhead view of small margherita pizza on wood cutting board
Personal pizzas are a fun, customizable, and kid-sized twist on the typical larger version. An easy-to-make crust that's simple to divide into four, means no arguing because everyone gets their favorite toppings! 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ - 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet Fleischmann's RapidRise® Yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • cup very warm water , (120º-130º F)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 3-4 cups shredded Italian-blend cheese
  • favorite toppings, pepperoni, chicken, sausage, veggies, pineapple

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 425 degrees.
  • In a large bowl whisk together 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  • Add water and oil and mix well until blended.
  • Gradually add more flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough forms into a ball. (Dough will be quite sticky but with you should be able to handle it with floured hands)
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 4-6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in a bowl, cover tightly and allow to rise in a warm place for 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough into four equal-size pieces and roll or pat each into a 10-inch circle.
  • Spread pizza sauce on top of each pizza, followed by cheese, and desired toppings. (See notes for ideas)
  • Bake in preheated oven on the lowest rack for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Notes

Thick Crust: double the recipe and bake crusts 10 minutes alone before adding toppings
BBQ Chicken: bbq sauce, shredded or diced cooked chicken, red onions, and cilantro
Spicy Hawaiian: pizza sauce + crushed red pepper flakes, pineapple chunks, Canadian bacon or ham
Meat Lovers: ground sausage, pepperoni, and Canadian bacon or ham
Veggie Lovers: thinly sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives

Nutrition

Calories: 735 kcal, Carbohydrates: 93 g, Protein: 33 g, Fat: 25 g, Saturated Fat: 10 g, Cholesterol: 54 mg, Sodium: 1282 mg, Potassium: 393 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 669 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 682 mg, Iron: 6 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tiffany