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Halloween Spooky Pizza

This playful Halloween pizza features a chewy, slightly sour dough base topped with vibrant tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and fun spooky toppings like black olives, orange bell peppers, and pepperoni arranged in a mischievous grin. The final appearance is a cheesy, golden crust with spooky face details, delivering a crispy texture with gooey, melty toppings that make for a festive, shareable dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 roll store-bought pizza dough bring to room temperature for easier stretching
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce spread thin to avoid sogginess
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella preferably fresh or low-moisture
  • 6 pieces black olives sliced thin for spooky eyes
  • 1/2 cup orange bell pepper sliced into tiny triangles or strips
  • 8 slices pepperoni or salami cut into shapes or uneven pieces for a messy grin
  • a handful fresh herbs (basil or parsley) chopped for finishing touches

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Rolling pin or hands
  • Sharp knife or scissors
  • Pastry brush (optional)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F). Place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.
  2. Gently stretch the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 30x20 cm, giving it a relaxed, rustic shape. Let it sit for a minute if it resists stretching.
  3. Transfer the stretched dough onto a piece of parchment or your hot baking surface if using a pizza stone. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the surface, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly across the sauce, making sure to cover the entire surface for a gooey, cheesy base.
  5. Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut thin slices of black olives, then arrange two for eyes near the top of the pizza.
  6. Place small pieces of orange bell pepper in the center to form a nose, adding a splash of bright color.
  7. Arrange pepperoni slices or salami in a crooked smile shape across the lower part of the pizza to mimic a spooky grin.
  8. Carefully slide the pizza onto your preheated baking surface and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes on a cooling rack, which helps prevent sogginess and makes slicing easier.
  10. Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the top for a burst of aroma and a final touch of freshness.
  11. Slice the pizza into pieces, revealing the cheesy, colorful, spooky face, then serve while warm for a fun Halloween feast.

Notes

For extra fun, you can add chili flakes for heat or extra herbs for more flavor. Using a pizza stone enhances crispiness, but a baking sheet works perfectly too.