National Pizza Party Day

Recipe for National Pizza Party Day

In celebration of National Pizza Party Day, we're excited to share a recipe that's sure to be a hit at your gathering! Introducing the 'Pizza Party Pinwheel' - a creative twist on the classic pizza pinwheel. This recipe combines the flavors of a traditional pizza with the fun of a pinwheel design, making it the perfect dish to share with friends and family on this special day.

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Method: Baking

Category: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Yield: 12-15 pinwheels

Suitable For Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• Pizza dough: 1 package (14.1 oz)
• Pesto: 1/4 cup
• Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1 cup
• Chopped pepperoni: 1 cup
• Chopped fresh basil: 1/4 cup
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Materials

• Pizza stone or baking sheet
• Rolling pin
• Pizza cutter
• Spatula
• Cutting board

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
3. Spread the pesto evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped pepperoni over the pesto.
5. Roll the dough into a tight log, starting from one of the long edges. Cut into 1-inch thick slices.
6. Place the pinwheels on the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt to taste.