Pizza À Croûte Mince Recipe
Delicious 12” pizzas made from scratch in-house. Choose from the following: Margherita with three cheeses, blistered cherry tomatoes, & basil.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until combined.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or a floured surface. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the crust, then sprinkle with mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheese.
- 8
Add Toppings
Distribute blistered cherry tomatoes over the cheese and add fresh basil leaves.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- 10
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve with additional basil if desired.
