Basketball Court Pizza Toppings (Printable version)

A fun pizza styled like a basketball court with vibrant toppings and flavorful layers.

# What you 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)

→ Dusting

11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone inside if using, and allow it to heat.
02 - Dust a surface with flour and roll out the dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle to resemble a basketball court. Transfer the dough onto parchment paper on a baking sheet or preheated stone.
03 - Evenly spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.
04 - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese uniformly over the sauce.
05 - Use yellow bell pepper strips for the outer boundaries and red bell pepper for the center circle and key markings.
06 - Place pepperoni slices as basketballs at each end, then position sliced olives and corn kernels to indicate free throw circles and three-point lines.
07 - Scatter thinly sliced green onions along edges for additional court markings or grass-like decoration.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then slice into rectangular pieces for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun sports-themed presentation
  • Delicious vegetarian-friendly option
02 -
  • Use pre-made dough for a quick preparation.
  • Try dairy-free cheese for a vegan version.
03 -
  • Dust your work surface well with flour to prevent sticking.
  • Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust.
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