Make-Your-Own Mini Pizzas is a brilliant cooking activity for kids that’s equal parts creative and delicious. Children choose their own toppings and build their own pizzas from scratch (or using ready-made bases). It’s perfect for developing independence, trying new ingredients, and learning kitchen skills in a fun, low-pressure way.
This activity works well for lunch, dinner, or even a party set-up. Plus, it’s easy to adapt for dietary needs and fussy eaters—everyone gets exactly what they want!
Materials Needed
• Mini pizza bases, pitta bread, English muffins, or flatbreads
• Tomato purée or pizza sauce
• Grated cheese
• Toppings: sliced peppers, sweetcorn, mushrooms, ham, pineapple, pepperoni, olives, cherry tomatoes, etc.
Tools Needed
• Baking tray
• Spoon (for spreading sauce)
• Knife (for cutting toppings – adult supervision required)
• Oven or air fryer
Steps
1. Set Up the Toppings: Place toppings in small bowls for easy access and choice.
2. Prepare the Base: Place pizza bases on a baking tray and preheat the oven.
3. Spread the Sauce: Kids spread tomato sauce on their base using a spoon.
4. Add Toppings: Let each child add their favourite toppings and sprinkle on cheese.
5. Bake: Adult places pizzas in the oven and bakes according to base instructions (usually 8–12 minutes at 180°C/350°F).
6. Cool and Eat: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Variations
• Face Pizzas: Use toppings to create silly faces or characters.
• Themed Toppings: Create colour-themed or seasonal pizzas (e.g. spooky Halloween faces, red-and-green for Christmas).
• Sweet Pizzas: Use flatbreads with chocolate spread, banana slices, and marshmallows for a dessert version.
• DIY Pizza Bar: Great for parties—set up a buffet of bases and toppings for self-serve fun.
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