I HEART PIZZA Night- Date night or family night.

If you are looking for an awesome romantic dinner date night idea or special family dinner idea you have to try this. Call ahead to your favorite pizza place and ask them to cut the pizza dough into a heart shape for you and your sweetheart. If you are really clever then you could ask them to write a short loving message with the pizza toppings. (ie. Love, I love you ... or Marry Me..., for those of you who need a unique marriage proposal idea. )

You can also save some money if you are dining at home and enjoy making a heart shaped pizza with your loved ones or even together with another couple for a double date and have them bring some ingredients. If you are making the pizza you can also cut the pepperoni in heart shapes too. Just a sweet way to let your loved ones know they are special and loved with a little effort on your part. Who doesn't love Pizza and in a heart shape just makes it spectacular!

*Buy frozen pizza dough from the store, from your favorite pizza place or here is a great pizza dough recipe I use that is easily made in a bread maker.

3/4 Cup water (80-90 degrees F)
2 TBLS. oil
2 Cups bread flour
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. bread machine yeast

Add water and vegetable oil to bread maker pan. Add flour, sugar and salt. Make a well in center of ingredient and add yeast. You may want to push the dry ingredients so it is level and into corners to absorb some of the water and mixes better.

Program on dough setting and start bread maker. When done remove from pan and place dough on a floured surface. Knead 1 min. then let rest for 15 min.

Roll dough out to fit a 12-14 inch pan. Place dough on greased pan which has been sprinkled with cornmeal ( If using a stone leave ungreased and just use cornmeal.) Cut dough into the heart shape and form an edge if you would like a thicker crust. Let rise in warm draft free place for 20-25 min.

Spread pizza sauce on the dough and top with cheese and your favorite toppings (don't forget to cut those pepperoni's into hearts too)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and cook for 20-25 min. or until nicely browned on top. Let rest 5 min. and enjoy with your loved ones!