Picnic di Pasquetta: pizza muffin, una ricetta originale e sfiziosa

April 2, 2026 Redazione Primecook

Easter Monday picnic: pizza muffins, an original and delicious recipe

A creative idea, simple to prepare and incredibly versatile, perfect for an Easter Monday picnic: pizza muffins!

Practical to eat without cutlery and ideal for sharing, pizza muffins are perfect for an outdoor lunch, whether in a park, in the mountains or by the lake. They can be prepared in advance and remain soft for hours, making them an excellent alternative to classic savory pies or sandwiches.

Soft, tasty and easy to carry, these savory bites are ready to win over young and old, allowing you to bring all the flavor of pizza even during a trip out of town. Try it and see!

Pizza muffins: ingredients for 12 muffins

For the batter:

500 g 00 flour
250 ml water
80 ml extra virgin olive oil
10 g brewer's yeast
salt (to taste)

For the basic filling:

2 tablespoons tomato concentrate (or tomato puree to taste)
chopped mozzarella
oregano (to taste)

Method

Pour the flour into a bowl forming a well. In the center, add the crushed brewer's yeast and dissolve it with a little lukewarm water poured in gradually.

Start kneading the dough by adding the remaining water and salt, until the mixture is homogeneous and elastic.

Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let it rise in the turned-off oven for about 3 hours, or until it doubles in size.

Take the dough and make balls the size of a walnut. Briefly coat them in extra virgin olive oil, then flatten them with your hands and line the muffin tins, pressing the dough firmly against the sides.

Add the basic ingredients (tomato puree or concentrate, mozzarella, and oregano), then close with another small layer of dough. Top with a teaspoon of tomato sauce and 1–2 pieces of mozzarella.

Alternative method: you can combine the dough pieces directly with the chosen ingredients in a bowl, mix gently and distribute the mixture in the previously buttered muffin molds.

Bake in a preheated static oven at 185 C for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pizza muffins, ideas for delicious fillings

The real strength of pizza muffins? The opportunity to get creative with the ingredients! Here are some ideas to turn your Easter picnic into an irresistible buffet: