Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/8 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/16 teaspoon baking soda 🧪
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 🧁
- 5 tablespoons water 💧
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
- 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared pizza sauce 🍅
- 2 1/2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
- Pinch (about 1/16 teaspoon) dried Italian seasoning 🌿
- 6–8 mini pepperoni slices 🍕
- 12-ounce microwave-safe mug ☕
Instructions
1. Make the crust:
- In a large microwave-safe mug (12+ oz capacity—batter rises!), whisk your chosen base ingredients until smooth.
- Microwave 30 seconds on HIGH. (This pre-sets the crust so toppings don’t sink.)
2. Layer toppings:
- Spread pizza sauce over warm crust.
- Sprinkle ⅔ of cheese, then toppings, then remaining cheese (cheese-on-top prevents sogginess).
- Sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder.
3. Microwave:
- 60–90 seconds on HIGH until cheese is bubbly and edges pull slightly from mug.
- ⚠️ Watch closely at 60 sec—ovens vary! Overcooking = rubbery cheese.
4. Rest & serve:
- Let sit 1 minute (continues cooking + prevents burns).
- Run a butter knife around edges; invert onto a plate OR eat straight from the mug!
💡 Pro Tips for Best Results:
✅ Use a LARGE mug—batter expands 2x; small mugs = overflow disaster.
✅ Low-moisture mozzarella—pre-shredded bagged cheese works better than fresh (less water).
✅ Pre-cook watery veggies—microwave mushrooms/peppers 30 sec first to remove moisture.
✅ Crisp the top (game-changer!): After microwaving, place mug under a broiler 1–2 minutes until golden (watch closely!).
✅ Low-carb/keto version (you love this!): Almond flour base creates a tender, bread-like texture. Net carbs: ~3g.
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!): Oat flour + egg + Greek yogurt base delivers 10g protein.
✅ Flavor hack: Add ¼ tsp onion powder + pinch of red pepper flakes to sauce for depth.