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valentines day pizza

Valentines Day Pizza: 7 Reasons to Love This Delightful Dish

A festive pizza perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough into a heart shape.
  6. Place the dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  7. Spread pizza sauce over the dough.
  8. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  9. Add pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
  11. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, skip the pepperoni.
  • You can use store-bought pizza dough for convenience.
  • Experiment with different toppings to suit your taste.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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