Mcallister (cheese) - 12" Thin Crust Recipe
The quintessential NY-Style Cheese Pizza!
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to create a 12-inch thin crust. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Add Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.
- 5
Season the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle salt, dried oregano, and dried basil. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it into wedges, and serve hot.