Pizza Balls

Garlic Pizza Dough

6 fluid ounces lukewarm water
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Place the ingredients into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Close the lid, select the Dough cycle, and press Start.

When the machine signals the end of the cycle, remove the dough and knead into a tight ball on a lightly floured surface. Let rest for about 15 minutes.

Balls:
3/4 Cup Broccoli Florets, cooked & chopped*
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/2 Cup Pizza Sauce
Olive Oil
Parmesan Cheese, grated

Additions: chicken, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, pepperoni, pineapple, ham — the sky’s the limit

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Bring pizza dough to room temperature and divide into 16 even pieces.

In a separate bowl combine the broccoli (or whatever addition you choose), mozzarella and pizza sauce.

Roll out each piece of dough into a round, about 3 inches wide, and place 1 tbsp of the cheese mixture in the center.

Take the edges of the dough and bring them to the center, pinching along the edges to make sure they stick together, then roll into a ball.

Place the ball, sealed side down, in a greased pie plate and repeat these steps making the rest of the balls.

Brush each ball with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and freeze.

To prepare, completely thaw in fridge. Bake @ 350d for 25 minutes or until golden.


* You can substitute the broccoli for any additions you desire.