Thin Crust Pizza Recipe
includes two toppings of your choice: pepperoni, sausage, ham, caramelized onions, kale, sliced tomato, fresh basil, mushrooms, or red peppers.
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Ingredients
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For the Thin Crust Pizza
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour and mix until a dough forms.
- 2
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thinness. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 5
Assemble the Pizza
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the base. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then add your choice of two toppings.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
