Monster Eyeball Pizza (Ready-to-Print Version)
A spooky pizza with mozzarella spheres and black olives for a fun, eye-catching twist.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dough
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1 ball store-bought pizza dough (approximately 340 grams)
→ Sauce
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120 ml marinara sauce
→ Cheese
03 -
170 g shredded mozzarella cheese
04 -
6 mozzarella bocconcini (small mozzarella balls, approximately 15 g each)
→ Toppings
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6 black olive slices, pitted
→ Finishing
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Olive oil for brushing
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or a heavy baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly.
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Stretch or roll out the pizza dough on parchment paper into a 12-inch (30 cm) diameter circle, then brush lightly with olive oil to enhance crust crispiness.
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Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1.3 cm border. Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella to cover the sauce fully.
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Space the mozzarella bocconcini evenly atop the pizza. Press each slightly to anchor, then top each with a black olive slice to resemble an eyeball.
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Transfer the pizza on parchment to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10 to 13 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese melts with bubbling.
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Allow the pizza to cool briefly before slicing. Serve warm to showcase the playful monster eyeball appearance.
# Handy Tips:
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For a crispier crust, ensure the pizza stone or baking sheet is fully preheated before baking.
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Drain and pat dry fresh mozzarella and olives to prevent soggy centers.
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Chilling mozzarella bocconcini prior to assembly helps retain their shape during baking.
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Optionally, brush extra marinara sauce around olive slices after baking to simulate bloodshot eyes for dramatic effect.