Pizza Dough for Thin Crust Pizza

Step 1

Mix a little sugar into the warm water.

Step 2

Sprinkle yeast on top.

Step 3

Wait for 10 minutes or until it gets all foamy.

Step 4

Pour into a large bowl.

Step 5

Add flour, salt, olive oil.

Step 6

Combine.

Step 7

Knead for 6-8 minutes until you have a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (add a bit more flour if you need to).

Step 8

Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes.

Step 9

Lightly grease two 12-inch pizza pans.

Step 10

Sprinkle with a little bit of cornmeal.

Step 11

Divide dough in half.

Step 12

Place each half on a pizza pan and pat it with your fingers until it stretches over the whole pan.

Step 13

Try to make it thicker around the edge.

Step 14

If desired, pre-bake at 425 F for 10 minutes (I don't always do this).

Step 15

Then spread with pizza sauce and use the toppings of your choice.

Step 16

Bake at 425 F for 10-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot.

Step 17

Makes 2 12-inch pizzas.

Step 18

If you don't want to use all the dough, you can freeze it.

Step 19

Take a portion of dough, form into a ball, rub olive oil over it and place it in a freezer bag (the oil makes it easier to take out of the bag).

Step 20

When you want to make a pizza, take dough out of freezer and allow to thaw before using.