Description
The Black Charcoal Crust Pizza Bites recipe is a modern appetizer featuring mini personal pizzas built upon a uniquely tinted yeast dough. Conventional pizza bites rely on standard golden dough. This version incorporates culinary activated charcoal powder directly into the flour mixture instead. The process yields a jet-black base.
Ingredients
For the black pizza dough
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon activated food-grade charcoal powder
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1 teaspoon instant yeast
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1 teaspoon sugar
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¾ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup (180 ml) warm water, approximately
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1 tablespoon olive oil
For the toppings
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½ cup pizza sauce
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup chopped bell peppers
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¼ cup sliced black olives
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¼ cup chopped onion
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
For brushing
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix flour, food-grade activated charcoal, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water gradually and mix until a dough forms.
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Knead: Add olive oil and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Let it rise: Cover the dough and leave in a warm place for 45–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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Shape the bites: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll the dough to approximately ½ cm thick and cut into 12 small rounds or squares.
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Add toppings: Arrange the dough pieces on a lined baking tray. Spread a little pizza sauce over each piece, then add mozzarella, bell peppers, olives, onion, oregano, and chili flakes.
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Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the crust is cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Finish: Brush the edges with olive oil mixed with garlic powder, if desired. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Activated charcoal can interfere with the absorption of medications, including some prescription medicines. Avoid it if you take medication unless a healthcare professional confirms it is safe. You can achieve a similar dark appearance with food-grade black coloring instead.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pizza bites (approximately 100 g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
Keywords: Black Pizza Bites, Charcoal Crust Mini Pizza, Gothic Halloween Pizza Bites