Description
Soft, fluffy, and chewy pizza dough balls — perfect for appetizers, mini pizzas, or dipping in marinara sauce. This foolproof recipe comes together with minimal ingredients and simple steps, making it an ideal choice for homemade snacks or party treats.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it stand for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Mix Ingredients: Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Divide Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8–10 small, equal-sized balls.
- Cook Dough Balls: Bake the dough balls in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for around 15 minutes until golden brown. Alternatively, you can fry the dough balls in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- Serve or Customize: Serve the dough balls plain as an appetizer with marinara sauce or top with pizza sauce and cheese to make mini pizzas before baking.
Notes
- Brush dough balls with garlic butter before baking for a more flavorful and aromatic finish.
- Ensure the water temperature is around 110°F (43°C) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- These dough balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen before baking for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Bread, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
