Question

How can you make pizza without a specialty oven or special baking pans, just using what you have around your kitchen like an ordinary microwave and a simple metal cookie sheet?

Answer 1

Making pizza in a microwave using just an ordinary metal cookie sheet can be a bit challenging since a microwave is not the ideal appliance for baking crispy crusts. However, you can still make a microwave-friendly version of pizza, often called "microwave mug pizza" or "microwave pizza in a plate." Here's a basic recipe that you can try using ingredients commonly found in a kitchen:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite pizza toppings (e.g., pepperoni, vegetables, etc.)

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

2. Add the milk and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until you have a smooth dough.

3. Take your metal cookie sheet and grease it lightly with some cooking spray or oil.

4. Transfer the dough onto the greased cookie sheet and press it down evenly to form the pizza crust. Make sure the crust is relatively thin, as a thick crust may not cook evenly in the microwave.

5. Place the cookie sheet with the pizza crust in the microwave.

6. Microwave on high for about 1 minute. The cooking time may vary depending on your microwave's power, so keep an eye on it. The crust should start to firm up but not completely cook at this point.

7. Remove the crust from the microwave and add pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and your desired toppings.

8. Place the cookie sheet back in the microwave and continue cooking on high for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the toppings are heated through.

9. Be cautious when removing the pizza from the microwave as the cookie sheet and the pizza itself will be hot. Use oven mitts or a kitchen towel to handle the hot tray.

Keep in mind that this microwave method will not give you a traditional crispy pizza crust like you get in a regular oven, but it can be a fun and quick way to make a pizza in a pinch using basic kitchen tools. Experiment with different toppings and ingredients to suit your taste.