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Easy Copycat Lunchable Pepperoni Pizza Bites

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These Easy Copycat Lunchable Pepperoni Pizza Bites are better than the plastic tray version—fresher, warmer, and made with stuff you actually recognize. The dough is soft but sturdy enough to hold up to a generous spoonful of sauce and a blanket of mozzarella, and the whole thing comes together in under thirty minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) self-rising flour
  • 1 cup (240g) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or 2%
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil, for brushing
  • ½ cup (120ml) pizza sauce
  • 1 cup (120g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 24–30 small slices pepperoni (about 2 ounces)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. Make the dough: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup self-rising flour and 1 cup plain Greek yogurt. Stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for about 2 minutes, until it comes together into a smooth, slightly sticky ball. Do not over-knead.
  4. Roll out the dough: Using a rolling pin dusted with flour, roll the dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
  5. Cut out the circles: Use a 2-inch round cutter to stamp out as many circles as you can. Re-roll the scraps once and cut more circles. You should get about 20-24 small rounds.
  6. Transfer to the baking sheet: Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  7. Add the sauce: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce onto each dough circle. Spread it gently with the back of the spoon, leaving a small border around the edge.
  8. Add the cheese and pepperoni: Sprinkle a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella over the sauce on each bite. Top with 1-2 small pepperoni slices, pressing them gently into the cheese.
  9. Season and brush: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of dried oregano and garlic powder over each pizza bite. Brush the exposed dough edges lightly with olive oil.
  10. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown in spots.
  11. Cool slightly: Let the pizza bites rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate.
  12. Serve warm: These are best eaten within 15 minutes of baking. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping if you like.

Notes

Do not overwork the dough—two minutes of gentle kneading is plenty. Keep the dough circles small (2 inches) for the perfect two-bite size. Use low-moisture mozzarella to avoid sogginess. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning. Let the bites rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set.

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