Homemade Thin-Crust Pizza

• portions: 4 servings
• temps actif: 20 minutes
• temps total: 44 minutes

Ingrédients

3/4 cup lukewarm water

1 teaspoon active dry yeast

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading

3/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided

1/2 cup pizza sauce, such as classic red sauce or a white sauce

1 to 2 cups shredded cheese: one or a combination of mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, fontina, romano, or asiago cheese

Topping options: sautéed onions or mushrooms, sliced red peppers, pepperoni, cooked sausage, cooked bacon, etc.

Instructions

Step 1

Arrange a rack in the bottom third of the oven, place a rimmed baking sheet on the rack, and heat the oven to 450°F. Meanwhile, make the dough.

Step 2

Pour 3/4 cup lukewarm water into a medium bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon active dry yeast over the water, and let stand until the yeast is dissolved and foamy, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add 2 cups all-purpose flour and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Mix with a stiff spatula or wooden spoon until floury, shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead until it forms a smooth, slightly tacky ball that springs back when you poke it, 5 to 8 minutes. If the dough sticks to your hands like bubblegum, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it’s easier to work with; avoid adding too much flour if possible.

Step 4

Cover the dough with the upside-down bowl or a clean kitchen towel and let sit while you prepare the pizza toppings, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Working with one piece of dough at a time, stretch or roll it into a thin, 10- to 12-inch round. Form from the middle of the dough outwards, using the heel of your hand to gently press and stretch the dough until it's about a 1/4-inch thick or less. For an extra-thin crust, roll it with a rolling pin. If the dough starts to shrink back, let it rest for 5 minutes and then try rolling again.

Step 6

Carefully remove the preheated baking sheet from the oven and place it upside down on a wire rack. Transfer the dough directly onto the upside-down baking sheet. Brush the dough with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Spread 1/4 cup sauce into a thin layer onto dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle on the cheese and other toppings.

Step 7

Bake until the crust is golden-brown and the cheese is melted and browned in spots, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove the pizza from the oven and cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings.

Nutrition

• Taille de Portion: Serves 4
• Calories: 459 cal
• Lipides Totaux: 16.6 g
• Lipides Saturés: 9.0 g
• Lipides Insaturés: 0.0 g
• Cholestérol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 821.0 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 52.6 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 2.6 g
• Sucres Totaux: 1.7 g
• Protéines: 23.3 g