Mini Chicago Deep Dish Pizzas

Enjoy the delicious taste of Chicago deep dish pizza in a mini size! These mini deep dish pizzas are perfect for parties or a fun family dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced onion

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast

Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy

Add flour, cornmeal, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture

Mix until a dough forms

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth

Divide the dough into mini pizza crusts and place them in greased muffin tins

In each mini pizza crust, layer mozzarella cheese, crushed tomatoes, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, pepperoni, black olives, green bell pepper, and onion

Bake at 375F 190C for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving