Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240ml) warm water (around 105-115°F / 40-46°C)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon (6g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, plus more for greasing
- 1 cup (240ml) pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50g) pepperoni, diced
- 1 teaspoon (2g) dried Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Grease an ice cube tray well.
- Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out thinly on a lightly floured surface (about 1/8 inch thick).
- Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the dough into squares slightly larger than the ice cube compartments.
- Gently press each dough square into a cube of the ice cube tray, leaving some overhang. Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce into each, followed by mozzarella cheese, pepperoni (or desired toppings), and Italian seasoning.
- Gently fold the overhanging dough over the filling to seal each pizza bomb.
- Cover and let rise for 15-20 minutes for a slightly puffier result (optional).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before carefully removing the pizza bombs from the ice cube tray. Serve warm.