This was another idea I got from a Christmas cookbook for our party last week. I think they sort of look like little cookies, and it was fun to put them on a tray like this on the same table as all the sweets that my wife had baked. It was a fun play of sweet & savory. Tomorrow I'll write about the little fried polentas that I had on the table as well.
You start with a basic pizza dough recipe, but then add hot sauce. I could give you some made-up measurement; but I honestly just starting splashing it in there. I actually mixed it in with the water so it would be equally incorporated throughout the dough. And let me tell you, that can take your breath away and make you cough. I like things kind of spicy. And I knew that I had some guests that share that sentiment. So I was told these had a "little bite" to them.
Once your dough has rested & risen, divide it in half. Then divide each half in half, and again, and again, etc. until you have small little balls. That will help you to ensure they are equally sized. Use flour on your counter surface as well as your hands, and flatten the little balls into small discs. You could use a cookie cutter. But I was fine with them being a little free form.
Then top each little dough round with some shredded Parmesan cheese, green onions, black olives, and finely diced cherry tomatoes. There actually isn't any tomato sauce on these. But all the flavors are there! I think these were really fun little snacks. And it's always nice to have finger food when people are over enjoying drinks together. There were two trays of these -- and they all got eaten. That's usually a good sign, right? ;-)
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