Description
A creative twist on classic pizza, the Pizza Wreath combines delicious flavors and a festive presentation, making it perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or just a fun family meal. The wreath shape adds a fun, interactive element to traditional pizza, and the ingredients can be customized to your preferences, from classic margherita to hearty meat-lovers variations. This recipe is not only tasty but also a crowd-pleaser that will steal the spotlight at any event!
Ingredients
1 batch of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup pizza sauce (or marinara)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup sliced pepperoni
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle. If it’s too sticky, lightly flour the surface. Make sure it’s large enough to form a wreath shape once the toppings are added.
Shape the dough: Place the rolled dough on the baking sheet and gently shape it into a circular wreath shape. Pinch the ends together to form a ring.
Add the sauce: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the center of the dough, leaving the outer edges uncovered for a crispy crust.
Layer the cheese and toppings: Sprinkle a generous layer of mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange the pepperoni, tomatoes, olives, and bell peppers around the wreath. Season with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Brush the edges: Lightly brush the edges of the dough with olive oil for a golden, crispy crust once baked.
Bake the wreath for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Garnish and serve: Once out of the oven, garnish the pizza wreath with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
Customizing toppings: Feel free to swap the toppings to your liking. You can add vegetables like mushrooms, onions, or spinach for a vegetarian version or experiment with different cheeses such as cheddar or parmesan.
Make it ahead: You can prepare the wreath up to the point of baking, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of the wreath
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg