Thin Pizza Crust
Achieve pizzeria-quality results at home with this easy Thin Pizza Crust recipe—a must-try for any pizza enthusiast! Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, this recipe delivers an irresistibly crisp and golden crust that's just 1/8 inch thick, perfect for highlighting your favorite sauces and toppings. The dough comes together effortlessly in under 20 minutes, with an optional cornmeal dusting to add an authentic touch and prevent sticking. Baked at a high temperature for maximum crunch, this recipe is ideal for a dinner party centerpiece or a quick weeknight meal. Whether you use a pizza stone for the ultimate crispy base or a trusty baking sheet, this thin-crust dough promises to bring out the best in every slice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 0.75 cup Warm water (110°F or 45°C)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cornmeal (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Once the yeast mixture is ready, pour it into the dry ingredients along with the olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes in a warm place.
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
Punch the dough down and divide it into two equal portions if you'd like to make smaller pizzas. Roll each portion out on a floured surface into a thin, round or oval shape (about 1/8 inch thick).
If desired, sprinkle cornmeal onto your baking sheet or pizza peel to prevent sticking.
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the prepared surface. Add your favorite pizza sauce and toppings.
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated stone (or place the baking sheet directly into the oven).
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are cooked to perfection.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and enjoy your homemade thin-crust pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2367 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.1 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% | |
*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.
