# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
02 - All-purpose flour, for dusting
→ Sauce
03 - 1/3 cup 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 shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup 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 baby spinach, chopped
15 - 2 tablespoons corn kernels (optional)
16 - Olive oil, for brushing
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a floured surface, roll pizza dough to 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness. Cut out 8 maple leaf shapes using a cookie cutter approximately 4 inches (10 cm) wide. Transfer to the baking sheet.
03 - Combine tomato sauce, maple syrup, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Spread a thin layer of sauce evenly over each dough leaf.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the sauced dough.
06 - Top with thinly sliced bell peppers, red onion, chopped spinach, and optional corn kernels to mimic autumn foliage.
07 - Lightly brush the dough edges with olive oil to promote browning.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
