How do I make a heart-shaped vegetarian pizza?

Serve up some love and veggies with our heart-shaped vegetarian pizza recipe. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a family gathering!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a heart-shaped vegetarian pizza. Items include: all-purpose flour salt sugar instant yeast warm water tomato sauce or pesto sliced tomatoes bell peppers mushrooms olives fresh basil mozzarella cheese

all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups
salt 1 teaspoon
sugar 1 tablespoon
instant yeast 1 packet
warm water 1 cup
tomato sauce or pesto as needed
sliced tomatoes as needed
bell peppers as needed
mushrooms as needed
olives as needed
fresh basil as needed
mozzarella cheese as needed

Take note
Be prepared for a heart-shaped pizza explosion of flavor! But remember, love can be messy, so make sure to clean up any spills or flour mishaps along the way.

1

Prepare the pizza dough

In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 packet of instant yeast. Mix well. Slowly add 1 cup of warm water while stirring until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

2

Let the dough rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size. Use this time to relax and imagine the heart-shaped pizza bliss that awaits you!

3

Shape the dough into a heart

After the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Roll it out on a floured surface into a large heart shape. Don't worry if it's not perfect - as long as it resembles a heart, that's all that matters!

4

Prepare the pizza toppings

Get creative with your toppings! Spread some tomato sauce or pesto on your heart-shaped dough. Layer on your favorite vegetarian toppings like sliced tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and fresh basil. Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese on top. Feel free to add a sprinkle of love and extra cheese if you're feeling indulgent!

5

Bake your heart-shaped creation

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Carefully transfer your heart-shaped pizza onto a baking sheet or pizza stone lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melty. Keep an eye on it to avoid any heartbreak!