Microwave Mug Pizza Recipe (with Video) | Bigger Bolder Baking (2024)

FAQs

How to make a good pizza in the microwave? ›

Here are some tips for reheating a slice in a microwave: Next to your pizza, place a microwave-safe mug full of water, and heat on high (not full power) for 30 to 45 seconds. The water will absorb some of the energy and redistribute the microwaves more evenly, so the cheese melts before the crust goes dry.

It's easy to overcook the dough in the microwave if you aren't careful. You may find some pizza enthusiasts stating salt content in the pizza dough is a big factor. Well, it's not. However, if you use a microwave, you can defrost your dough in about 15 minutes, allowing you to have pizza ready in no time.

Preheat the microwave oven by selecting convection mode at 180*C. In a metal pan or magic tawa place the uncooked pizza base gently. Dock it with a fork. Now gently fold the edges this will help to hold the sauce and toppings.

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU MICROWAVE PIZZA? The best way to microwave pizza is in 30-second intervals, until the slice is evenly heated. If your microwave has preset buttons for reheating pizza, utilize those and let your appliance take care of heating your leftovers.

Including a glass of water in the microwave basically creates a decoy for some of the heat. The waves will be less intense toward your slice and distribute around your device more evenly, meaning you can preserve the crispiness of your crust.

Plus, it typically creates a better result (a.k.a. crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.) In the battle of microwave vs. oven, we say that oven wins (almost) every time. If you don't have an oven or need to be out the door in under 10 minutes, choose the microwave, but the real winner on taste and ease is the oven.

Place dough into a clean greased bowl, cover and microwave on low power for 1 minute, rest the dough for 10 minutes then repeat. After the second rest the dough should have doubled in size. (Alternatively set aside in a warm place until doubled in size).

Set the bowl of dough in the microwave and shut the door.

Leave the glass of water in the microwave with the dough. The glass of water and the heat from the microwave will create a warm, moist environment that will help the dough rise faster.

What not to do to pizza dough? ›

The dough for the pizza comes together in an instant (it's a no yeast pizza dough), and you cook it in the microwave in a minute. This must be the fastest way to cook a real pizza (yes, I said real pizza!) ever, and it's totally delicious! It's the perfect savoury snack.

Use A Microwavable Pizza Tray Or Pizza Crisper

The perforated surface helps to distribute heat evenly, while the raised edges stop melted cheese from spilling over during cooking. Pizza trays also ensure that any toppings don't stick to the bottom of your microwave, for an overall better baking experience.

Use a Microwave Crisper

Crisper sheets are specially designed trays that can be used to give your food a nice, crispy texture. Placing the sheet on top of your food will help keep moisture out and allow heat to reach all sides evenly, resulting in an evenly cooked and delicious meal.