Thin Pizza Crust

Name: Thin Pizza Crust
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 cup hot water; 1 3/4 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1; 1 pepperoni; 1 precooked bacon; 1 tomatoes; 1 green pepper; 1 mozzarella cheese; 1 chopped garlic

Prep: 20 minsCook: 8 mins

Prep

20 mins

Cook

8 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

Nut-FreeEgg-Free

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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.

Ella x

Ingredients

Servings:

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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