Basketball Court Pizza Fun (Printable)

A fun, basketball-themed pizza topped with colorful free throw decorations ideal for family and sports gatherings.

# Components:

→ 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)

→ Flour

11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F and place pizza stone inside if using.
02 - Roll out dough on floured surface into a 10x14 inch rectangle and transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or preheated stone.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese uniformly over the sauce.
05 - Use yellow bell pepper strips for outer court boundaries and red bell pepper for center circle and key markings.
06 - Place pepperoni slices as basketballs at court ends; decorate free throw circles and three-point lines with olives and corn kernels.
07 - Scatter green onions along edges for additional court markings or grass-like effect.
08 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
09 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then slice into rectangles for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and visually impressive for gatherings
  • Vegetarian-friendly with customizable toppings
02 -
  • Use pre-made dough for convenience and time-saving.
  • Try dairy-free cheese for a vegan version.
03 -
  • Dust the surface with flour to prevent sticking when rolling out dough.
  • Arrange toppings carefully to resemble basketball court lines and markings.
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