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Spider Pizza

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A fun twist on a classic dish, perfect for Halloween or playful family dinners. This Spider Pizza features a homemade dough topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and olives arranged as spiders.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small can black olives, sliced
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir until it forms a shaggy dough.
  2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) towards the end of the rising time.
  5. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
  6. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or hot pizza stone. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over it.
  7. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
  8. Arrange the sliced black olives on top of the cheese to resemble spiders.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot!

Notes

Can be made ahead of time, and leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

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