Pepperoni Pizza Bites

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (whole wheat or gluten-free mix, (5 oz in weight))
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (make sure it's not expired, or it won't rise)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (diamond crystal, use less if using table salt or Mortons)
• 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (not regular yogurt, it will be too sticky (I recommend Stonyfield))
• 2/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 ounce turkey pepperoni (chopped)
• Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving (optional))

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and coat two 12-cup muffin tins with oil spray.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Stir in the yogurt with a fork or spatula until the mixture forms small crumbles.
4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 15 times until tacky but not sticky.
5. Divide the dough into 16 equal balls, about 25 grams each.
6. Press each ball into the bottom of a muffin cup, pushing it slightly up the sides.
7. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove and press down the center of each ball to form a well.
8. Top each with about 2 teaspoons sauce, 1 tablespoon cheese, and a sprinkle of pepperoni.
9. Return to the oven and bake 3 more minutes, until the cheese melts.
10. Let cool for 2 minutes, then use a paring knife or offset spatula to carefully lift the bites out of the pan.
11. Re-spray the pan and repeat with the remaining dough and toppings.