Dino's Original Thin Crust Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

A 12" thin crust pizza piled high with mozzarella cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F/43°C) with the active dry yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the olive oil and the activated yeast mixture.
3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick.
7
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or a baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, ensuring even coverage.
9
Bake Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
10
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice it into wedges and serve hot.