The perfect VALENTINE’S day snack @The_Fast_Foodie

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (for pizza dough, sifted)
• 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast (dissolved in warm water)
• 1 cup Warm Water (about 110°F / 43°C)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin, for dough and sauce)
• 1 tsp Salt (for dough)
• 1 cup Canned Crushed Tomatoes (for sauce, preferably San Marzano)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 5 leaves Fresh Basil (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, low-moisture)
• 8 slices Salami (thinly sliced; cut into heart shapes with a cookie cutter)
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast

   In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar; stir and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make Pizza Dough

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, then stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

   Time: PT5M

3. Knead Dough

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   Time: PT8M

4. First Rise

   Shape the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

5. Prepare Tomato Sauce

   While the dough rises, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds, then stir in crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Shape Pizza Base

   Punch down the risen dough, divide into two equal pieces, and roll each into a 12‑inch circle on parchment paper. Use the heart‑shaped cookie cutter to cut a heart in the center of each pizza.

   Time: PT5M

7. Assemble Pizza

   Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over each base, sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly, then arrange salami slices over the cheese, cutting some into small hearts to fill the central heart cutout.

   Time: PT5M

8. Bake

   Slide the pizza (still on parchment) onto a pre‑heated pizza stone or baking sheet in a 475°F (245°C) oven. Bake for 12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 475°F

9. Finish & Serve

   Remove pizza, let rest 2 minutes, drizzle with a little olive oil, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

10g

Fiber

2g