Easy Thin Crust Pizza Dough

4.28 from 72 votes

Easy Thin Crust Pizza Dough

This recipe makes an Easy Thin Crust Pizza Dough with a crispy crust and a chewy bite. With just 5 minutes of kneading and 30 minutes of rising, this dough makes the perfect pizza for family pizza night!

Prep Time45 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: pizza dough, pizza night

Servings:

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Kristina

Equipment

stand mixer optional

Ingredients

¾ cup warm water 110-130°F
1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
½ tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

To the bowl of the stand mixer, add the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir. Add oil, flour and salt. Mix on speed 2 for 5 minutes. If kneading by hand, add ingredients to a large bowl in the same order. Then mix with a spatula until the dough is crumbly. Lightly flour the counter and knead the dough with your hands for 5-7 minutes.
Shape dough into a ball and put in an oiled bowl. Cover with a heavy towel and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
When ready to cook, roll out dough, poke with a fork, and pre-bake at 450°F for 5 minutes. Then add 1 cup of sauce, 1-2 cups of cheese, and toppings. Bake for 10-12 more minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

Notes

To make without a stand mixer, knead on a floured surface for 7 minutes after following the instructions for mixing the ingredients. Then shape into a ball, cover with a towel, and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.

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