# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound (16 oz) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
02 - All-purpose flour, for dusting
→ Sauce
03 - 1/3 cup (2.7 fl oz) tomato sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
08 - 1 cup (3.5 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 small orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1/4 cup (1 oz) chopped baby spinach
15 - 2 tablespoons corn kernels (optional)
16 - Olive oil, for brushing
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lightly dust surface with flour and roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out 8 maple leaf shapes using a 4-inch cookie cutter and place on the prepared sheet.
03 - Combine tomato sauce, maple syrup, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Spread a thin layer of sauce on each dough leaf. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
05 - Arrange bell peppers, red onion, spinach, and corn kernels atop the cheese to create a colorful foliage pattern.
06 - Lightly brush the edges of each dough leaf with olive oil.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until cheese bubbles and edges turn golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
