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Heart-shaped sourdough pizza topped with cheese and veggies, a cute pizza recipe for kids.

Heart-Shaped Sourdough Pizza – A Cute Food Art Recipe Kids Love


  • Total Time: 4 hours 42 minutes
  • Yield: 2 pizzas 1x

Description

A fun and creative sourdough pizza shaped like a heart, perfect for family bonding and food art projects with kids. This recipe yields a chewy, tangy crust topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and colorful veggies.


Ingredients

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  • 100 g active sourdough starter
  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 150 ml warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • handful halved cherry tomatoes
  • fresh basil to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Combine sourdough starter, warm water, flour, salt, and olive oil in a bowl and mix until a shaggy dough forms

    2. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic

    3. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature for 3-4 hours until doubled in size

    4. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside

    5. Divide dough if making mini pizzas or keep whole for two large hearts

    6. Roll each dough portion into a 10-inch circle and shape into a heart by pinching the bottom into a point and forming two curves at the top

    7. Transfer shaped dough to parchment paper or a floured peel and brush edges with olive oil

    8. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the heart-shaped base leaving a 1/2-inch border

    9. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and arrange bell peppers, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in patterns

    10. Slide pizza onto preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-14 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles

    11. Remove pizza and let rest for 3-5 minutes

    12. Garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve warm

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 12 minutes
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 4 servings

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