Super-Fast Thin-Crust Pizza

Quick Info

Prep: 15m | Cook: 12m | Servings: Two 12-inch pizzas

🛒 Ingredients

• 2/3 cup (152g) lukewarm water
• 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
• 2 cups (240g) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp (35g) olive oil
• 6–8 tbsp pizza sauce (for topping)
• Shredded mozzarella and desired toppings

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🍳 Equipment

• Pizza stone or baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Rolling pin
• Mixing bowl

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📋 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone on the bottom rack (if using).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk lukewarm water and yeast until dissolved.
3. Add flour, salt, baking powder, and olive oil; stir until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms (add a touch more flour if sticking to hands).
4. Divide dough into two equal disks, place on floured parchment paper, and rest for 30 minutes while the oven heats.
5. Roll each disk between two sheets of greased parchment into a very thin 12-inch circle (about 1/8-inch thick).
6. Spread 3–4 tbsp sauce over each crust and add desired cheese and toppings.
7. Baking with Stone: Transfer pizza directly on parchment to the stone and bake for ~8 minutes until crust is browned and crisp.
8. Baking without Stone: Place parchment-lined pizza on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.

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💡 Notes & Variations

• For the absolute thinnest, cracker-style crust, shape and bake immediately without the 30-minute rest.

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