0.75cuppizza sauceuse some for filling and a little for topping
1.25cupshredded low-moisture mozzarella
2.5ozpepperoni, chopped small
2tbspunsalted butter, melted
1tbspgrated Parmesan cheese
0.75tspgarlic powder
0.5tspdried oregano
1tspolive oilfor greasing the pan
0.5tbspfine cornmeallight dusting, optional
0.25tspcrushed red pepper flakesoptional
1tbspfresh parsley, mincedoptional garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil four muffin cups; dust with a pinch of cornmeal.
Stir melted butter with garlic powder and oregano; set aside for brushing.
Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Press each into a 4–5 inch round or square.
Press dough into the prepared muffin cups to form deep wells with overhanging corners.
Spoon a little pizza sauce into each cup. Add mozzarella and chopped pepperoni.
Fold the dough corners over the filling and pinch gently to seal the tops.
Brush tops with the garlic-butter mixture.
Bake 13–16 minutes, until puffed, deeply golden, and the cheese is bubbling.
Brush lightly with any remaining butter. Add a small spoon of warm sauce on top, then sprinkle Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Let rest 3 minutes. Loosen edges and lift out. Finish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Try a supreme version by swapping half the pepperoni for finely diced bell pepper and mushrooms. For a quick reheat, air-fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes or bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Copycat Crazy Puffs Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.