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Mini Spider Pizzas

Mini Spider Pizzas: Easy and Fun Family-Friendly Recipe

Mini Spider Pizzas are a fun and delicious family-friendly treat perfect for Halloween or any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Dough Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 20 pizzas
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Measuring spoons
  • large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring jug
  • Nonstick baking sheet
  • Parchment/baking paper
  • Kitchen knife
  • Chopping board

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 300 g strong white bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon fast-action dried yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the toppings

  • 250 g pizza sauce
  • 150 g grated/shredded mozzarella
  • 120 g pitted black olives

Instructions
 

Make the dough

  • Put the flour, yeast, sugar and salt into a bowl and mix together.
  • Measure 200ml of lukewarm water and pour two thirds into the bowl. Bring together with a wooden spoon or by hand. Add the remaining liquid little by little to mop up any remaining dry patches - you might not need it all.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth and return to the bowl.
  • Cover with a wet tea towel or cling film for an hour until doubled in size.

Shape the dough

  • Preheat the oven to 220C (200C fan, 430F).
  • Knock back the dough by tipping it on a lightly floured surface and kneading briefly to remove any larger air bubbles.
  • Divide the dough into 20 balls.
  • Arrange the balls on lined baking trays, lightly flour your hand and flatten with your palm.

Top the dough

  • Put a heaped teaspoonful of tomato sauce onto the centre of each pizza.
  • Top with a sprinkle of cheese.

Make the spiders

  • Slice 15 olives lengthways and place one on each pizza. These are your spider abdomens.
  • Now slice 15 olives through the middle to give rounder shapes and place them at one end of each spider abdomen. These are your spider heads.
  • To make the legs, slice an olive in half lengthways, then cut each half into 4 long slivers. Arrange them around the spider's body. It looks good if you have four legs curving up and 4 curving down.
  • Place the trays in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the dough is just taking on colour and is cooked through.

Notes

Perfect for Halloween parties or family gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy recipe, family-friendly, Fun Food, Halloween Recipe, Mini Spider Pizzas, pizza
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