Thin Crust Pizza

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast and sugar in water

2. 2

   Allow to rest for 8 minutes

3. 3

   In a separate bowl , combine flour and salt

4. 4

   Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and mix well with a heavy spoon

5. 5

   Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes

6. 6

   Working from the edges to the center , press dough into a 12" circle

7. 7

   Place dough on a lightly greased pizza pan and stretch dough to edges

8. 8

   Brush some olive oil over the dough

9. 9

   Spread tomato paste over crust and top with mozarella cheese or cheese mix

10. 10

    Suggested toppings: marinated artichokes , red and green peppers , chili peppers , mushrooms , sundried tomatoes , fresh basil , ham , pineapple , italian sausage

11. 11

    On the top i put parmesan , feta , and crumbled goat's cheese , whole leafs of spinach , and a sprinkling of crumbled dried red peppers

12. 12

    Bake in a 500 degree oven for 8-12 minutes , or until edges are golden

13. 13

    This may be frozen before cooking for the future

14. 14

    And given to a special person as a gift