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Easy & Crispy Thin Crust Pizza

The easiest and most delicious thin crust pizza dough! This simple dough recipe will give you such an incredible Easy & Crispy Thin Crust Pizza that you won’t miss ordering out.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Author: Maggie @ Cupcakes and Sarcasm

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup Warm Water
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 1/4 Oz Packet of Quick-Rise Instant Yeast
  • 2+ Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Add the warm water and honey to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk them together until the honey is diluted into the water. Sprinkle the yeast over the top of the honey water and let it sit for ten minutes.
  • After about 10 minutes, the yeast should be foamy. Add 2 cups of flour, the olive oil, and the salt. Use the dough hook attachment for your mixer and mix on low until the flour is mixed in.
  • The dough should be smooth and not stick to the bottom or sides of the bowl. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour ONE tablespoon at a time.
    After each addition, let the mixer knead the dough for about 15 seconds before deciding if you need to add more. Be sure to not add too much flour. I usually only need to add one extra tablespoon.
  • When the dough is the right consistency, increase the speed to medium and let the mixer knead the dough for 3 minutes.
  • Lightly grease a bowl with olive oil. Remove the dough and place it into the bowl, rolling it around to coat it in the oil. Cover the bowl with a towel and set someplace warm (I usually set mine near the oven).
  • Set your oven temperature to 475 degrees and let your oven preheat. Let your dough rise while your oven is preheating.
  • Once your oven has preheated, remove the dough to a clean, lightly floured surface. Cut the dough in half for two 12” pizzas or into quarters for four 6” pizzas.
  • Use your hands or a rolling pin to roll your dough out. Try for 1/4” thickness.
  • Place your rolled out dough onto a pizza stone. Cook one pizza at a time if baking 12” pizzas. If you don’t have a pizza stone, a round baking sheet (or any baking sheet large enough) will work.
  • Top your dough with sauce. If making two 12” pizzas, use 1/2 cup of sauce. If making 6” pizzas, use 1/4 cup of sauce. Spread the sauce evenly, leaving an edge for the crust. Top with cheese and any other desired toppings.
  • Place the pizza into the oven on the rack that is second from the bottom. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted, the toppings are cooked, and the crust is a deep golden color.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool on the stone (or baking sheet) for a few minutes before sliding it onto a cutting board to slice. Enjoy!!