Heart Shaped Pizzas (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 teaspoon of salt.
02 - 1 1/3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
03 - 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
04 - 1 cup of water (warm).
05 - 2/3 cup of your favorite pizza sauce.
06 - 1 tablespoon of dry yeast.
07 - 2 1/2 cups of plain flour.
08 - A sprinkle of garlic powder, adjust to your liking.
09 - 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
10 - 12 slices of pepperoni.
11 - 3 tablespoons of cornmeal.
12 - 1 teaspoon of sugar.

# Instructions:

01 - Combine sugar, yeast, and warm water in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it's bubbly and frothy.
02 - Add salt and oil to the yeast mixture, then gradually stir in the flour until it turns into a dough.
03 - Put dough on a floured surface. Knead it until it's soft, then let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
04 - Cut the dough into four sections. Make each piece into a circle, then shape them into hearts.
05 - Lay the hearts on parchment paper sprinkled with cornmeal. Use a fork to poke holes so it doesn't puff up.
06 - Spread the sauce, sprinkle the mozzarella, and lay pepperoni slices on each heart.
07 - Bake in the oven at 450°F for about 12–15 minutes, until the edges turn golden.
08 - Mix garlic powder with the melted butter. Brush this over the fresh, warm crusts after baking.

# Notes:

01 - Fun dinner idea for a Valentine's celebration.
02 - Feel free to swap out toppings to suit your taste.
03 - The garlic butter gives the crust a delicious kick.

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