Thin Pizza Crust
Prep
20 mins
Cook
8 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Hard
My go to recipe when I'm craving pizza but don't have much time is this thin crust version. It comes together in just 28 minutes total, making it perfect for busy weeknights when I want something homemade without the fuss. The beauty of a thin crust is how quickly it bakes, plus it uses simple pantry staples that won't break the bank. I love loading mine with fresh green peppers, which are packed with vitamin C to boost immunity. You'll be amazed at how crispy and delicious this turns out, rivaling any pizzeria version.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoonsyeast
- 1 teaspoonsugar
- 710 mlhot water
- 237 mlflour
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 11(14 ounce) jar pizza sauce)
- 1pepperoni
- 1precooked bacon
- 1tomatoes(sliced)
- 1green pepper
- 1mozzarella cheese(shredded)
- 1chopped garlic
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Instructions
- 1
Dissolve yeast and sugar in hot water.
- 2
Let sit for 8 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile mix flour and salt.
- 4
Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and mix well with a heavy spoon.
- 5
Turn onto floured surface and knead for 2 minutes.
- 6
Spread into a 12-14" circle.
- 7
(I do this directly onto a pizza stone with a marble rolling pin).
- 8
If you roll it out on a counter top, transfer to a greased pizza pan, stretching to edges.
- 9
Cover with sauce and desired topping.
- 10
Bake at 500 degrees for 8-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
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