Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangular shape on a floured surface, then transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. This creates a flat, even base for your spooky masterpiece.
Spread a layer of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges. This sauce forms the flavorful foundation for the cheese and toppings.
Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the entire surface with shredded tangles that will become the mummy’s wrappings.
Brush the crust edges lightly with olive oil and minced garlic for added flavor and a golden-brown finish. This step also helps the edges crisp up nicely during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden, about 12-15 minutes. The crust should be crisp around the edges and the cheese melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to set the cheese. Then, use a serrated knife to cut two small slits for eyes, or simply choose the best spots for placement.
Place small slices of black olives into the eye slits to create creepy, black eyes. Scatter some additional olive slices across the surface for extra eye detail and facial features.
Arrange the shredded cheese in a tangled, crisscross pattern across the crust, resembling mummy bandages. Let some cheese hang over the edges for a fun, messy look.
Once decorated, return the pizza to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes just to melt the cheese further if needed. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve to enjoy a fun, spooky treat that’s perfect for Halloween parties.
