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Brazilian Party Mini Pizzas
Mini pizzas are a popular Brazilian party snack: tiny tomato-and-mozzarella pizzas served as finger food.
- Yield
- 40 pieces
- Prep
- 35 min
- Cook
- 16 min
- Resting / chilling
- 40 min
- Total time
- 1 h 31 min
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Ingredients
- 350 g wheat flour for the dough
- 200 ml lukewarm water for the dough
- 5 g instant dry baker’s yeast
- 8 g sugar for the dough
- 6 g salt for the dough
- 20 ml olive oil for the dough
- 100 g thick tomato sauce
- 210 g grated mozzarella
- 2 g dried oregano
Method
- Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl.
- Add the warm water and oil and knead for 8 minutes, until smooth.
- Cover and let rise for 40 minutes, until airy.
- Divide into 40 portions and shape into 5–6 cm discs, aiming for 20 to 25 g per raw topped mini pizza.
- Lightly prick the center of each disc with a fork, without piercing the rim.
- Par-bake the discs in a preheated 200 °C (400 °F) oven for 6 minutes, until the surface turns opaque without browning much.
- Spread the sauce over the discs and top with mozzarella and oregano.
- Bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the rims turn golden.
- Serve hot without stacking the pizzas.
Presentation
Serve in one layer on a wide platter to keep the bases firm.
Suggested pairing
Olive oil or mild hot sauce on the side.
Storage
Keep baked pizzas sealed in the refrigerator at 4 °C (40 °F) or below for up to 2 days; reheat until hot throughout.
Make ahead
For best texture, freeze only the cooled par-baked bases, separated with food-safe paper and sealed, for up to 2 months. From frozen, add tomato sauce, mozzarella and oregano; bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for 10 to 14 minutes, until hot with melted cheese.
Food safety
Contains gluten and milk; contains no egg or fish. Keep cheese at 4 °C (40 °F) or below, refrigerate toppings promptly and handle the oven safely.
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