Cheesy, bite-sized basketball-shaped snacks ideal for game day or parties. Easy, fun, and flavorful.
# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
→ Filling
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 24 slices pepperoni (optional)
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 decorative lines
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
03 - Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut out 24 dough circles.
04 - Place a spoonful of pizza sauce, a sprinkle of mozzarella, and a pepperoni slice (if desired) on each circle.
05 - Fold edges upward and pinch to seal each into a ball; place seam side down on the baking sheet.
06 - Brush each ball with beaten egg, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese and oregano evenly over them.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
08 - Allow bites to cool slightly, then use a fine brush with black food coloring or a thin strip of black olive to create basketball lines.
09 - Serve warm alongside extra pizza sauce for dipping.
