Easy Thin Crust Pizza Dough
Master the art of homemade pizza with this *Easy Thin Crust Pizza Dough* recipe, a foolproof way to achieve perfectly crisp, golden, and irresistibly light crusts in just 15 minutes of prep time! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and olive oil, this dough requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor and texture. The secret lies in a quick 10-minute rest and high-temperature baking, ensuring a restaurant-quality thin crust that’s both chewy and delightfully crunchy. Ideal for pizza night, this versatile dough is perfect for customizing with your favorite sauces, cheeses, and toppings, and it bakes to perfection in under 10 minutes. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a pizza-making beginner, this recipe is your ticket to pizzeria-style pizza right from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Instant yeast
- 0.75 cup Warm water (100°F to 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and instant yeast. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly using a whisk or spoon.
Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm water and olive oil.
Use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix the ingredients until they form a rough dough.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Form the dough into a ball and place it back into the mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Once the dough has rested, divide it into two equal pieces (if making two pizzas). Roll out each piece on a floured surface into a thin circle or rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
Add your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings to the dough.
Using the parchment paper, transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2366 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.6 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
