How do I make a spooky black dough pizza?

Get in the Halloween spirit with our 'spooky black dough pizza' recipe! A fun and delicious twist on a classic favorite. Trick or treat!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a spooky black dough pizza. Items include: all-purpose flour active dry yeast salt olive oil warm water black food coloring pizza sauce black olives orange bell peppers mozzarella cheese gummy worms red sauce (for edible blood)

all-purpose flour 2 cups
active dry yeast 1 teaspoon
salt 1 teaspoon
olive oil 1 tablespoon
warm water 3/4 cup
black food coloring few drops
pizza sauce as needed
black olives as needed
orange bell peppers as needed
mozzarella cheese as needed
gummy worms as needed
red sauce (for edible blood) as needed

Take note
Please be cautious when working with food coloring, as it may stain clothes and surfaces. Also, keep in mind that the black dough may look a little eerie, but it's perfectly safe to eat!

1

Make the pizza dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Slowly add 3/4 cup of warm water while stirring. Once a dough forms, knead it on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

2

Add the black color

After the dough has risen, it's time to add the spooky black color! Start by wearing gloves to avoid staining your hands. Add a few drops of black food coloring to the dough and knead it until the color is evenly distributed. You can add more food coloring if desired, but be careful not to overdo it – a little black goes a long way!

3

Shape the pizza

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). On a lightly greased baking sheet, roll out the black dough into your desired shape. It could be a traditional round pizza or a spooky Halloween-themed shape like a bat or a pumpkin. Get creative – it's Halloween, after all! Make sure the dough is evenly spread and not too thick.

4

Add spooky toppings

Now it's time to get spooky with the toppings! Start by spreading a layer of black pizza sauce or regular tomato sauce on the dough. Then, add your favorite Halloween-inspired toppings like black olives, orange bell peppers, mozzarella cheese, and maybe even some creepy-crawly gummy worms. Don't forget to leave some space for the edible blood (red sauce)!

5

Bake and enjoy

Pop your spooky creation into the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Once it's done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice it up, serve it to your Halloween party guests, and watch them scream in delight!