The soft homemade mini pizzas are one of those recipes that never disappoint: they are loved by both kids and adults, made with a few genuine ingredients, and disappear in no time! Perfect for a birthday party, a buffet with friends, or a delicious snack, these mini pizzas are soft, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make even in advance.
I made them for a gathering between parents and children… and they were literally devoured! With fridge-rise, they become very light and digestible, and you can customize them however you like: classic with tomato and mozzarella, or with olives, oregano, or in a white version.
I’ll explain step by step how to make them perfectly, with useful tips, variations, and even some tricks to get a dough that’s always soft and easy to roll out!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Rest time: 15 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 60 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients (for about 60 mini pizzas 1.5-2 inches)
- 8.8 oz all-purpose flour (or 00)
- 8.8 oz Manitoba flour
- 1 1/4 cups water (cold)
- 0.14 oz fresh yeast
- 1.7 oz extra virgin olive oil
- 0.35 oz salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 8.8 oz tomato sauce
- 8.8 oz mozzarella for pizza
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste oregano
Tools
- 1 Cookie cutter
- 1 Rolling pin
- 1 Bowl
- 2 Baking sheets
Steps
Pour the flours into a large bowl. In a glass or small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the cold fridge water, along with the sugar. Mix well until the yeast is completely dissolved.
Add the liquid to the flours, mixing with a spoon or directly with your hands. Once the dough starts to come together, add the salt and finally drizzle in the oil, continuing to knead until you have a coarse but fairly homogeneous mixture.
💡 Tip: if the dough is very sticky (which is normal!), let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Then continue to work it: you’ll see it will already be more manageable. You can also lightly oil your hands to prevent it from sticking too much.Form a smooth ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Put it in the fridge in the least cold area and let it rise overnight (10-15 hours).
If you prefer a faster rise, leave the dough at room temperature for 3 hours, covered.Take the dough out 1-2 hours before use. Divide it in two and roll it out on a floured surface. Ideal thickness: 0.2-0.3 inches.
Using a 1.5-2 inch cookie cutter, cut out the mini pizzas and place them on a baking sheet greased with olive oil.
Cover with a cloth and let rest for 30-40 minutes at room temperature.
In the meantime, season the tomato sauce with oil, salt, and oregano. Chop the mozzarella for pizza.
After the time has passed, use your fingers to press the center of the mini pizzas creating a well, leaving the edges. Top the mini pizzas in the center with the sauce and a few cubes of mozzarella.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 392°F for 10-12 minutes, until the base is golden and the mozzarella melted.
Smart Tips
Mozzarella: better if dry or fior di latte from the day before. You can also use lactose-free mozzarella.
Oil: don’t overdo it, but don’t skip it! It’s essential for softness.
Lactose-free: use lactose-free mozzarella for a lighter version.
Storage: they stay soft for 1-2 days in airtight containers. They are also great to freeze already cooked.

Possible Variations
With olives, hot dogs, fresh oregano
With sliced cherry tomatoes instead of sauce
“White” version: without tomato, only mozzarella and herbs
Vegan version: replace mozzarella with plant-based cheese
FAQ – Soft Mini Pizzas
Can I use only all-purpose flour?
Yes, but combining it with a strong flour (like W350) improves the structure and final result.
Can I use dry yeast?
Yes, use 1.5 g. Dissolve it directly in a little water.
If the dough is sticky?
Wait before adding flour! Let it rest, then knead again. Even oil on your hands helps a lot.
Homemade mini pizzas are a guarantee: genuine, soft, and perfect for all ages. Prepare them in advance, freeze them, or serve them hot: you will always make a great impression! 💛

