Thin Crust Dough

ItalianVegetarianIntermediate8 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 each envelope dry yeast
  • 0.3 tsp sugar
  • 0.8 cup lukewarm water (105 F)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stir yeast and sugar into water, let sit for 8 minutes or so.

  2. 2

    In a bowl (or food processor) mix 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour or bread flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Add the yeast mixture.

  3. 3

    If using food processor, continue running until dough forms a ball, 10-20 seconds.

  4. 4

    By hand, mix with a sturdy spoon until ready to knead.

  5. 5

    On a floured surface turn out dough.

  6. 6

    Knead dough for 2 minutes or so.

  7. 7

    If dough is a little sticky, dust your fingers and counter with flour, (but as little as possible).

  8. 8

    Roll out by hand for a 12" pizza.

  9. 9

    Place in lightly oiled pizza pan using your fingertips to press up to the edge and forming a shallow lip.

  10. 10

    Sauce, cheese, and top with desired ingredients.

  11. 11

    Bake at 500F in pre-heated oven for 8-12 minutes, the edges will turn a nice golden brown when done.

  12. 12

    Dough will be firm and crispy, not soggy and soft like many other doughs.

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