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:

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Grease an ice cube tray well.
  6. Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out thinly on a lightly floured surface (about 1/8 inch thick).
  7. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the dough into squares slightly larger than the ice cube compartments.
  8. 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.
  9. Gently fold the overhanging dough over the filling to seal each pizza bomb.
  10. Cover and let rise for 15-20 minutes for a slightly puffier result (optional).
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let cool slightly before carefully removing the pizza bombs from the ice cube tray. Serve warm.