# What You Need:
→ 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, plus extra for dipping
→ 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 drawing basketball lines
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
03 - Cut 24 circles from the dough using a 2-inch round cutter.
04 - Place a small spoonful of pizza sauce, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella, and one slice of pepperoni (optional) in the center of each dough circle.
05 - Fold the edges of each circle upward and pinch to seal, forming a ball. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush each ball with beaten egg, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan and dried oregano.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
08 - Allow bites to cool slightly. 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.