Do-It-Yourself Pizza Factory

Instructions

• First, arrange all the toppings (choose as many as you like) in individual bowls. The younger your sleepover guests are, the fewer choices you will have to offer - don't worry, they'll be happy with whatever you give them.

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a cookie sheet or two (depending on how many pizzas you'll be making).

• Next, if you're using ready-made, pre-baked pizza shells, simply hand one to each child and turn them loose with the toppings. If you're using homemade or store-bought pizza dough, divide it into 6 pieces and let everyone roll out her own dough on a floured surface to about 6 in. (15 cm) in diameter. This can be a messy process, so if you'd prefer to avoid the chaos, roll the dough out yourself ahead of time and just let the kids put on the toppings. Words of advice: sauce first (not too much), cheese next, veggies and other lumpy bits on top.

• Place the finished masterpieces on a well-greased cookie sheet and, if you're using dough as a base, leave room between them for expansion (pre-baked crusts won't spread out). Place pans on the lowest oven rack and bake for 10 (for pre-baked crusts) to 20 minutes (raw dough), or until the crusts are lightly browned underneath, the toppings are heated and cheese is bubbling.