# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound (16 oz) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
02 - All-purpose flour, for dusting
→ Sauce
03 - 1/3 cup (2.7 fl oz) tomato sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
08 - 1 cup (3.5 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup (2.1 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 small orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1/4 cup (1 oz) baby spinach, chopped
15 - 2 tablespoons corn kernels (optional)
16 - Olive oil, for brushing
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lightly dust a surface with flour and roll out the pizza dough to approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness. Cut out 8 maple leaf shapes using a 4 inch (10 cm) cookie cutter and place them on the baking sheet.
03 - Combine tomato sauce, maple syrup, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Spread a thin layer of the prepared sauce evenly over each dough leaf.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the sauced surfaces.
06 - Decorate with sliced red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, red onion, chopped baby spinach, and optional corn kernels to evoke vibrant autumn foliage.
07 - Lightly brush the edges of each dough shape with olive oil to encourage golden browning during baking.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges turn golden brown.
09 - Allow the mini pizzas to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and handleability.
