Heart Shaped Halal Pepperoni (Printable)
Enjoy a homemade heart-shaped pepperoni dish featuring a crisp crust, rich sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for any gathering.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet instant dry yeast
03 - 3/4 cup warm water
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon sugar
06 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
→ Sauce
07 - 1 cup tomato pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Toppings
10 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 4 ounces halal beef or turkey pepperoni, sliced
12 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
13 - 1 small bell pepper, sliced (optional)
14 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If utilizing a pizza stone, position it within the oven to ensure proper heating.
02 - In a spacious bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes until a foamy consistency develops.
03 - Incorporate olive oil, flour, and salt into the yeast mixture. Mix until a coherent dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
04 - Place the prepared dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and permit it to rise for 30 minutes, or until its volume has doubled.
05 - Divide the dough into two equal portions. On sheets of parchment paper, roll each portion into a large oval shape, then carefully trim or sculpt the top edge to form a heart shape, using either your hands or a knife.
06 - Distribute half of the tomato pizza sauce evenly over each heart-shaped dough base. Sprinkle generously with dried oregano and garlic powder.
07 - Layer shredded mozzarella cheese over each sauced pizza base. Arrange halal pepperoni slices in a visually appealing pattern. Optionally, add thinly sliced red onions and bell peppers as desired.
08 - Carefully transfer the pizzas, still on their parchment paper, onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust achieves a golden-brown hue and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
09 - Remove the baked pizzas from the oven. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, then slice and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's a secret weapon for making any meal feel instantly special, without a ton of extra effort.
- You get to enjoy all the classic pizza flavors you adore, but with a super cute, personal twist!
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- Don't overwork the dough when shaping; gentle hands make for a tender crust.
- A preheated pizza stone makes an enormous difference for a truly crispy bottom, don't skip it if you have one!
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- For an extra crispy crust edge, brush the rim of your shaped dough lightly with olive oil before adding sauce.
- Arrange your pepperoni slices so they slightly overlap, creating a beautiful pattern and ensuring every bite gets a taste.