Mini Pizza Bites
created by Stefanie Paganini of
The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

Did you enjoy yesterday’s Papa John’s 23-cent Pizzafest? Here’s a recipe that’s great for popping during sports games, for kids to make and take as snacks, and really just to have around when you want a bite. Ingredients: 2 Cups AP Flour 2 teaspoons Dry Active Yeast ½ teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Sugar 1 Small Tomato ¼ Cup pancetta, diced (optional) ½ Cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated 3 teaspoons dried Italian Seasoning 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil ¼ Cup Very Warm Water (90 -100 degrees F) Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Drop yeast and sugar into water and let stand for 5 minutes. 3. Mix in flour and salt until dough forms. Let dough rest for 10 minutes. 4. Chop tomato. Mix tomato, cheese, and pancetta in small bowl and put aside. 5. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough incorporating the tomato mixture into the dough evenly. Let dough rest ten minutes. 6. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide dough into ten equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. 7. Place balls on the baking sheet and let rest 10 minutes. Brush balls with olive oil. 8. Bake balls in oven until golden brown, approximately 10 minutes.