Romantic Heart Pizza

This Romantic Heart Pizza is the perfect way to show your loved one how much you care. With a crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and a delicious combination of toppings, this pizza is sure to impress. Spend some quality time together in the kitchen and create a romantic dinner that will make your hearts melt. Serve it with a side of love and enjoy a memorable evening with your special someone.

Ingredients

• For the pizza dough:
• - 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• - 1 teaspoon sugar
• - ¾ teaspoon salt
• - ¾ cup warm water
• - 2 tablespoons olive oil
• - Additional flour for rolling
• For the pizza sauce:
• - 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• - 1 clove garlic, minced
• - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• - 1 teaspoon dried basil
• - Salt and pepper to taste
• For the toppings:
• - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• - ¼ cup sliced black olives
• - ¼ cup sliced red bell peppers
• - ¼ cup sliced green bell peppers
• - ¼ cup sliced red onions
• - 1 cup sliced pepperoni
• - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the pizza sauce. In a small saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface.
8. Roll the dough into a heart shape, approximately 12 inches in diameter.
9. Carefully transfer the heart-shaped dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
11. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
12. Arrange the sliced black olives, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, red onions, and pepperoni on top of the cheese.
13. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
14. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
15. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
16. Slice, serve, and enjoy your romantic heart-shaped pizza!

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