Pizza Mini Donut Puffs

It was snack month for the property committee. I was playing, and tried Pizza Mini Donut Puffs. This makes about 48 donut puffs.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup water 
• 3/4 cup pizza or spaghetti sauce 
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 
• 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese, + 1/4 cup or so more for sprinkling 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 
• 1/2 teaspoon dry basil 
• 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano 
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 2 eggs 
• 3/4 cup flour 
• ~ 24 pepperoni slices

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400, spritz wells of two 12 count mini donut pans with cooking spray
2. Place pepperoni slices between two paper towels on a plate, microwave for 30 - 45 seconds to crisp and remove some fat
3. Make small stacks pepperoni slices, dice into 1/8 or smaller wedges
4.  In a large bowl mix water, sauce, eggs, & spices 
5. Stir in flour and pepperoni dices 
6. Spoon about tablespoon batter in each donut well (you will need to make two batches if you 12 count pans) 
7. Bake for about 12 - 15 minutes until they look done (or they spring back when toughed lightly) 
8. Let cool a minute or so in pan, than remove from pan to cooling rack 
9. While still hot, sprinkle lightly with reserved mozzarella, filling in hole, and a bit on top (will melt in some)
   

Carole's Notes:

You can serve with pizza sauce if you like…

Lightly adapted from http://mayihavethatrecipe.com/.../savory-mini-pizza-donuts/