Thin Crust Pizza Dough Recipe

[bhella]

Hey pizza lovers! I wanted to share my go-to recipe for making a super easy and delicious thin crust pizza dough. It’s perfect for those nights when you’re craving pizza but want a lighter, crispier base. Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!
Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix the warm water and sugar, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats up.
6. Roll Out: Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into your desired thinness. I usually aim for about 1/8 inch thick.
7. Add Toppings: Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or pizza peel. Add your favorite toppings. My go-to is a classic margherita with tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
8. Bake: Slide the pizza (with the parchment paper if using) onto the preheated pizza stone or directly onto the oven rack. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
9. Enjoy: Let the pizza cool for a few minutes, then slice and enjoy!
   

Would love to hear how this turns out for you and any toppings you like to add. Happy baking!

 

[Marich]

This thin crust dough sounds like a total winner! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to try it out and see what toppings everyone’s adding. Keep the tasty recipes coming!

 

[EvanSeeker]

This Thin Crust Pizza Dough recipe looks perfect! Can't wait to make my own crispy, homemade pizza. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Rain]

Thin crust pizza is the best! Do you let your dough rise overnight, or do you have a quicker method? I love how crispy and light it turns out!