Cheesy, bite-sized pizza snacks shaped like basketballs, perfect for sharing at parties or game day.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
→ Filling
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 24 slices pepperoni (optional, omit for vegetarian)
04 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus additional for dipping
→ Topping
05 - 1 large egg, beaten
06 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - Black food coloring or black olives for basketball line detailing
# How-To Steps:
01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut 24 circles using a 2-inch round cutter.
03 - Place a spoonful of pizza sauce, a sprinkle of mozzarella, and a slice of pepperoni (if desired) on each dough circle. Fold edges up and pinch to seal into balls, placing seam side down on the baking sheet.
04 - Brush each ball with beaten egg. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano evenly.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Allow bites to cool slightly, then use a fine brush dipped in black food coloring or a thin strip of black olive to draw basketball lines on each.
07 - Serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
