Ingredients
– 1 ½ tablespoons melted butter or baking spray for greasing the pan
– 3 rolls of pizza dough or 33 ounces of homemade pizza dough
– 9 tablespoons pizza sauce
– ¾ cup pizza toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, ham, pineapple, mushrooms, or vegetables
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese preferably freshly shredded for better melting
– 1 egg mixed with 1 teaspoon water to make the egg wash for sealing dough seams
Instructions
1-First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking.
2-Next, grease your skull-shaped pan with the melted butter or baking spray to prevent sticking and achieve that perfect release.
3-Then, cut each pizza dough sheet in half and press it into the pan’s cavities, making sure there’s enough to fold over the top for sealing.
4-Once the dough is in place, add 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce into each cavity, followed by 2 tablespoons of your chosen toppings and ⅓ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Be careful not to overfill to avoid messy overflows during baking.
5-After filling, fold the dough over the mixture, trim any excess, and seal the seams with the egg wash for a secure hold.
6-Let the filled pans chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help the dough set and improve the final texture.
7-When ready, bake for 18-20 minutes for smaller pans or 28-30 minutes for larger ones, until the crust turns golden brown and is fully cooked.
8-Finally, carefully unmold the pizza skulls and serve them warm for the best experience.
Last Step:
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🧀 Use freshly shredded mozzarella cheese for better melting and texture.
🍞 Save excess dough scraps by brushing them with butter or olive oil, sprinkling cheese on top, and baking for a tasty snack.
❄️ Pizza skulls can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for a month; thaw overnight before reheating at 300°F for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skull
- Calories: 520 kcal