Basketball Court Pizza Fun (Printable Version)

Basketball court shaped pizza topped with colorful veggies and pepperoni for a playful touch.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings

05 - 8 slices pepperoni
06 - 1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
07 - 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
08 - 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
09 - 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 tbsp corn kernels (optional)

→ Flour

11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it inside to heat.
02 - On a floured surface, roll dough into approximately 10x14 inches rectangle to resemble a basketball court. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or preheated stone.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
05 - Use yellow bell pepper strips to form outer court boundaries and red bell pepper strips to mark the center circle and key area.
06 - Place pepperoni slices as basketballs at court ends. Use sliced olives and corn kernels to outline free throw circles and three-point lines.
07 - Scatter green onions to enhance court markings or simulate grass along edges.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
09 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then slice into rectangles for serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fun and interactive design resembles a basketball court
  • Perfect for sports parties or family gatherings
02 -
  • For a meatier version add cooked sausage or chicken instead of or alongside pepperoni
  • Use pre-made dough for convenience
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust
  • Customize toppings to suit dietary preferences or allergies
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