Cheese Please! Thin Crust Pizza Recipe
Detailed Ingredients: Unenriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour)...
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Make the Dough
In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unenriched wheat flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) about 20 minutes before baking.
- 5
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out to your desired thickness on a floured surface.
- 6
Add Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the base, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the top, and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 8
Serve
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy your Cheese Please! Thin Crust Pizza!
