Thin Crust Dough
Thin Crust Dough is a favorite type of pizza dough and is usuallymostly used for traditional pizzas throughout the US and Europe.
The thin crust pizza bases are excellent for pizza lovers who prefer to taste more of the sauce, cheese and other toppings and don’t want to be filled up too soon. Thin crust pizzas are larger than thick crust pizzas.
Ingredients Required
- 1 envelope of dry yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon of sugar
- 3/4 cup of lukewarm water
- 1 3/4 cups of unbleached plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Step by Step Procedure
- Combine 1 envelope of dry yeast, 1/4 teaspoon of sugar and 3/4 cups of lukewarm water. Mix a little and let sit for 6-8 minutes.
- Combine 1 3/4 cups of unbleached plain flour with 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a bowl or food processor.
- Pour the water combination into the bowl (or food processor) and mix until ready to knead (around 30 second in a food processor). If using a bowl, mix with a spoon until you have a neat ball.
- Prepare a lightly spinkled surface with flour. Turn out dough and knead for around 2-3 minutes. Lightly cover your finger tips with flour if the mixture is a little sticky.
- Roll out by hand for a 12” base.
- Place in 12” lighly oiled oven pan. Press out dough to form a slight lip.
- Prepare and apply your sauce and topping or choice.
- Cook in a pre-heated over (500F) for 8-12 minutes (times may vary based on different ovens. Fan assited oven will be quicker!).
- Remove from oven, slice and share with your favourite friends and/or family members
Additional Information
- Fan assisted ovens tend to cook pizza’s quicker than traditional ovens.
- You can usually reheat your pizza in around 5 minutes. But beware that it’s not advisable to reheat pizzas with a meat topping.