# Ingredient list:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
→ Filling
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 24 slices pepperoni (optional)
04 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
→ Topping
05 - 1 large egg, beaten
06 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - Black food coloring or black olives for decorating
# Cooking steps:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
03 - Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut 24 circles from the dough.
04 - Place a small spoonful of pizza sauce, a sprinkle of mozzarella, and a slice of pepperoni (if desired) onto the center of each dough circle.
05 - Fold the dough edges up around the filling and pinch to seal, forming a ball. Place seam side down on the baking sheet.
06 - Brush each ball with beaten egg, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dried oregano.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool slightly, then use a fine brush dipped in black food coloring or thin strips of black olive to draw basketball lines on each bite.
09 - Serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
