Make a Gourmet Personal Pizza

What can I use instead of a rolling pin or pizza pan if I don't have them?

If you don't have a rolling pin, use a clean glass bottle to flatten the dough into a 6 to 8 inch circle, and if you lack a pizza pan move the shaped dough onto a rimmed baking sheet or line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.

My dough keeps sticking or gets big bubbles—what should I try?

If the dough sticks while you flatten it, add more flour to the workspace and underneath the dough, and to prevent large air bubbles be sure to prick the dough lightly with a fork before adding sauce and bake the pizza for the full 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden.

How can I adapt the steps for different ages of kids?

For toddlers let them wash hands, sprinkle shredded cheese, and arrange pre-sliced toppings while an adult preheats the oven to 425°F (220°C), slices toppings, and handles baking, and for older kids let them roll the dough to a 6 to 8 inch circle, prick it with a fork, spoon on sauce, and place the pizza on the baking sheet before an adult puts it in the oven.

How can we make this personal pizza more gourmet or unique?

To elevate the pizza, mix fresh basil or oregano into the tomato sauce, use a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan, arrange toppings in a decorative pattern before baking, and finish by drizzling a little olive oil around the crust or brushing it with garlic butter after baking.