Here in Autismland, we like to incorporate food into our hands on activities. After a week of celebrating Read Across America, a fitting end is Cat In The Hat pizza. Shaped pizza always taste better anyway.
Most kids love pizza. Homemade pizza has the added benefit of becoming a cherished family tradition. Pokeball pizza, Mickey Mouse pizza, and now Cat In The Hat pizza have all made appearances here in Autismland.
Ingredients For Making Cat In The Hat Pizza
- Pizza dough, homemade or store-bought refrigerated (to make it gluten free and hat shaped, you have to make your own)
- Pizza sauce, homemade or store-bought
- Mozzarella cheese, about 3 cups
- Pepperoni
Mutti — 14 oz. 6 Pack of Pizza Sauce with Basil & Oregano (Salsa per Pizza) from Italy’s #1 Tomato Brand. Simple and delicious ready-to-use pizza sauce.
Hormel PEPPERONI Original 3.5oz (5 Pack)Pamela’s Products Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix, 25 Pound
Instructions For Making Cat In The Hat Pizza
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or sprinkle cornstarch on your baking sheet.
- Divide the pizza dough, using about ¼ of the dough to roll flat for the brim (circle) of the hat. Roll out the remaining pizza dough on a lightly floured surface or pastry mat into a rectangle.
- Place shaped dough on parchment-lined baking sheet with the rectangle over the circle. Bake for about 5 minutes.
- Remove pizza dough from oven and add sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni to create the stripes of the hat.
- Return to oven and bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your dough and desired doneness.
