Thin Crust Pizza
Crispy, flavorful, and delightfully customizable, this Thin Crust Pizza recipe is perfect for pizza enthusiasts who crave a lighter, crunchier crust. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and instant yeast, this homemade pizza dough comes together effortlessly in just minutes. The secret lies in rolling the dough ultra thin and baking it on a piping hot surface for the ultimate crispiness. Topped with a generous layer of tangy pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings—from savory pepperoni to fresh vegetables—it’s a pizzeria-quality masterpiece right from your oven. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this thin crust pizza is a versatile crowd-pleaser that serves two but can easily be doubled for more. Keywords: thin crust pizza, crispy homemade pizza, easy pizza recipe, customizable pizza, quick pizza dough.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Instant yeast
- 0.33 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Toppings of choice (e.g. pepperoni, vegetables, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon Cornmeal (for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
Add olive oil, salt, and flour to the bowl. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside the oven to heat up.
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions for two pizzas.
Roll out one portion of the dough into a very thin circle on a floured surface. Use a rolling pin to achieve an even thickness.
Sprinkle a sheet of parchment paper with cornmeal and transfer the rolled-out dough onto the paper.
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then add your desired toppings.
Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Repeat the process with the second portion of dough if making another pizza.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.4 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.2 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 7859 mg | 342% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.0 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 94.6 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 719 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1284 mg | 27% | |
*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.
