Ultimate Crispy Thin-Crust Pizza
Satisfy your pizza cravings with this Ultimate Crispy Thin-Crust Pizza! This recipe yields a beautifully thin, crisp crust that perfectly supports your chosen toppings without becoming soggy. Made with simple ingredients and incorporating a preheated pizza stone, your pizza will come out of the oven with a delightful crunch every time. Experiment with your favorite toppings while keeping it light, and you'll find yourself baking this pizza again and again. Perfect for casual gatherings or a cozy night in, this pizza promises to impress everyone at the table!
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Servings
267
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Active dry yeast
1/4 ounce (None)
Sugar
1/4 teaspoon (None)
Hot water
3/4 cup (Warmed in microwave for 20 seconds)
All-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups (None)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (None)
Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons (None)
Chopped basil
To taste (None)
Minced garlic
To taste (None)
Pepperoni
To taste (None)
Cheese
To taste (Shredded)
Pizza sauce
6-8 tablespoons (None)
Instructions
1
Preheat your pizza stone in the oven to 500°F for at least 30 minutes to ensure it's thoroughly heated.
2
Warm 3/4 cup of water in the microwave for about 20 seconds until hot but not boiling.
3
In a small bowl, dissolve 1/4 ounce of active dry yeast and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar in the warm water, then let it rest for 8 minutes until foamy.
4
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
5
Once the yeast has activated, pour it over the flour mixture and stir with a heavy spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
6
If the dough is too sticky, gradually add up to 1 tablespoon of additional flour until it is manageable.
7
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes until smooth, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
8
Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle, keeping an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Flip the dough occasionally to keep it from sticking.
9
Trim any excess edges to make a perfect circle.
10
Carefully slide your hands underneath the dough, palming it, and transfer it onto the hot pizza stone in the oven.
11
Bake the crust at 500°F for about 4 minutes until it's lightly golden.
12
Remove the crust from the oven and add your desired toppings, ensuring not to overload it.
13
For the best results, layer your toppings in this order: chopped basil, minced garlic, pepperoni, cheese, followed by 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce in 6-8 evenly spaced dollops.
14
Return the topped pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 6-8 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is crispy.
15
Slice, serve, and enjoy your perfect thin-crust pizza!
Nutrition Information
6.7g
Fat
40g
Carbs
10g
Protein
300mg
Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Ultimate Crispy Thin-Crust Pizza.
What makes this pizza crust special?
The crust is designed to be beautifully thin and crisp, supporting toppings without becoming soggy.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven and pizza stone should be heated to 500°F.
How long should the pizza stone preheat?
Preheat the pizza stone for at least 30 minutes to ensure it is thoroughly heated.
How much yeast is required?
The recipe calls for 1/4 ounce of active dry yeast.
How should the water be prepared for the yeast?
Warm 3/4 cup of water in the microwave for about 20 seconds until hot but not boiling.
How long does the yeast need to rest?
The yeast, sugar, and water mixture should rest for 8 minutes until it becomes foamy.
What dry ingredients are mixed with the flour?
Combine 1 3/4 cups of flour with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
What should I do if the dough is too sticky?
Gradually add up to 1 tablespoon of additional flour until the dough is manageable.
How long do you need to knead the dough?
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 2 minutes until it is smooth.
What size should the pizza dough be rolled into?
Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle.
How thick should the rolled crust be?
Maintain an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
How do you prevent the dough from sticking while rolling?
Flip the dough occasionally while using a rolling pin on a floured surface.
How do you transfer the dough to the pizza stone?
Carefully slide your hands underneath the dough, palming it, to move it onto the hot stone.
How long is the initial crust bake?
Bake the plain crust at 500°F for about 4 minutes until lightly golden.
What is the recommended order for layering toppings?
Layer in this order: chopped basil, minced garlic, pepperoni, cheese, and then dollops of sauce.
How should the pizza sauce be applied?
Apply 2 tablespoons of sauce in 6-8 evenly spaced dollops over the other toppings.
How long is the final bake with toppings?
Bake for an additional 6-8 minutes until the cheese is bubbling.
How many calories are in this pizza?
One serving contains 267 calories.
What is the fat content of the recipe?
The pizza contains 6.7g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 40g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does this pizza provide?
This recipe provides 10g of protein.
What is the sodium content?
The pizza contains 300mg of sodium.
What type of flour is recommended?
The recipe uses all-purpose flour.
Can I add different toppings?
Yes, you can experiment with favorite toppings, though it is recommended not to overload the thin crust.
What are the suggested tags for this recipe?
Tags include pizza, thin crust, crispy, homemade pizza, and Italian.
How much Italian seasoning is used?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
What kind of cheese is suggested?
Shredded cheese is used, added to taste.
Is sugar used in the dough?
Yes, 1/4 teaspoon of sugar is dissolved with the yeast.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 total ingredients listed in the recipe.