Pizza Bites

I've been wanting to make pizza bites for quite some time. Recently I've been venturing out and using yeast A) because I have the time and B) I have a kitchen aid mixer. I found this recipe that appeared to be easy so I went for it. I only used about half the of the dough at a time. It makes about 2 pie plates. I only use one at a time and place the rest of the dough in the fridge.


Ingredients
For the dough:
1 pkg active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp loose yeast)
1 cup warm water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 3/4 cup flour

For everything else:
4 oz block mozzarella cheese
2 oz thin sliced pepperoni
1 tsp Italian seasoning (combine oregano, basil, parsley, and garlic)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
pizza or marinara sauce

Directions
Dough
Combine yeast and warm water, stir to dissolve.
Add oil, salt, and flour. Stir to combine.
Once dough starts to come together, turn out onto a floured counter and knead to thoroughly combine-until dough is smooth and elastic. If it is uncooperative let it rest for a few minutes and come back to it.
Place dough ball in a greased bowl and cover loosely. Allow dough to rise until doubled, approximately an hour.

Assemble the bites
If you are going to bake some (or all!) right away preheat oven to 400°F. Grease pie pan(s).
Pinch off walnut sized pieces.
In each dough piece place a couple pieces of chopped pepperoni and a cube of cheese. Seal dough around meat and cheese and place seam side up in pie pan.
Repeat, placing approximately 16 dough balls in each pie plate.
Once assembled, combine oil and spices and brush over the dough.
Now you can cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze or you can bake right away.
When ready to bake: bake at 400°F for 16 min. Sprinkle with parmesan and turn the oven to boil for 2 min. Serve with warm pizza or marinara sauce.

Original idea and recipe came from http://chaosinthekitchen.com/2008/10/party-food-pizza-in-a-bite/