Mini Spider Pizzas Halloween (Recipe for Printing)
Create spooky mini pizzas topped with mozzarella and olive spiders, perfect for festive Halloween fun.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole wheat flour
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1/2 cup warm water
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1 1/4 cups room temperature water
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
→ Sauce
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
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Shredded mozzarella cheese
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Mozzarella string cheese, cut into strips
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Black olives, halved and sliced for spider decoration
# How to Make It:
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In a large bowl, combine all-purpose and whole wheat flour. In a separate bowl, mix warm water, honey, and yeast. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until frothy. Add room temperature water, olive oil, and salt. Gradually add liquid mixture to the flour blend and stir until combined. Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, and salt. Simmer on low for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool before use.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Punch down the risen dough. Divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into 4-inch rounds. Arrange on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
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Spread a tablespoon of prepared sauce onto each dough round. Sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella and place strips of mozzarella string cheese as desired.
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Cut black olives in half for spider bodies. Slice additional olives lengthwise to form legs. Arrange olive halves and slices atop each pizza in the shape of spiders.
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Transfer baking sheets to preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Remove and cool slightly before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For best results, allow the dough to rise in a draft-free area. Extra olive slices may be used for additional decorative detail.