Activate the yeast

• Mix the lukewarm water with the sugar.
• Add the yeast and let it sit until foamy.

Make the black dough

• In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and black food coloring.
• Pour in the yeast water and olive oil.
• Knead until smooth and elastic.

Let the dough rise

• Cover the dough and leave it in a warm place to rise.

Carve the mushroom skulls

• Slice the mushrooms.
• Use a small knife or food cutter to carve two eye holes and a small nose hole.
• Optionally make short cuts for teeth, then set aside.

Preheat the oven

• Preheat the oven to 250 °C.

Assemble the pizza

• Roll out the black dough on a tray.
• Spread the tomato sauce and scatter the cheese all over.
• Place the skull mushrooms on top and season with oregano, basil and pepper.

Bake the pizza

• Bake until the cheese melts and the crust is lightly crisp.