Valentine Pizza

I love heart shaped pizzas, aren't they cute? Valentines Day is the only time of the year where you can make such a cute and girly dinner without wondering, is this weird? a full-bodied Chardonnay will pair well with the bread, cheese and tomato sauce.

This is my version of Papa John's heart shaped pizza. Enjoy!!!

For pizza dough:

1 1/3 cups warm water (105 degrees F)

1/4 cup nonfat dry milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups flour

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 package dry yeast

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for dough)

9 ounces vegetable oil (3 ounces per pan)

Butter flavored Pam

Put yeast, sugar, salt, and dry milk in a large (2 quart.) bowl. Add water and stir to mix well. Allow to sit for two minutes. Add oil and stir again. Add flour and stir until dough forms and flour is absorbed. Turn out on to a flat surface and knead for about 10 minutes.

Divide dough into three balls. In three 9-inch cake pans, put 3 ounces of oil in each making sure it is spread evenly. Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball to about a 9-inch circle. Place in cake pans.

Spray the outer edge of dough with Pam. Cover with a plate. Place in warm area and allow to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

For pizza sauce:

1 (8 Ounce) Can Tomato Sauce
1 teaspoon Dry Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Marjoram
1/2 teaspoon Dry Basil
1/2 teaspoon Garlic salt

Combine ingredients and let sit for 1 hour.

For Toppings:

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

green pepper

button mushrooms

pepperoni

sliced black olives

I didn't give specific measurements on the toppings because well, everyone likes theirs a little different. Just remember the more toppings, longer cook times.

Divide the dough into three portions. Shape each piece into a heart shape about 1/2 inch thick. Brush with olive oil, and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each pizza. Sprinkle cheese over pizza sauce, and arrange the toppings on top.

Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted and crust is browned.

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