THIN-CRUST PIZZA

Thin-Crust Pizza image

Provided by SpiceBunny

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 large pizza, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 ounces active dry yeast (the Fleischman's Traditional Dry Yeast seems to be better than the Fast Rising type)
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/3 cup warm water
1/3 cup boiling water (you can infuse water with herbs)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
pizza sauce, of your choice, as needed
shredded cheese, of your choice, as needed

Steps:

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water; allow to rest for 8 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt.
Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and mix well with a heavy spoon.
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes.
Working from the edges to the center, press dough into a 12" circle.
Place dough on a lightly greased pizza pan and stretch dough to edges.
brush some olive oil over the dough.
Spread tomato paste over crust and top with mozarella cheese or cheese mix (romano, parmesan, mozarella).
Suggested toppings: marinated artichokes, red and green peppers, chili peppers, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, FRESH BASIL, ham, pineapple, Italian sausage.
On the top I put parmesan, feta, and crumbled goat's cheese, whole leafs of spinach, and a sprinkling of crumbled dried red peppers.
Bake in a 500 degree oven for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
This may be frozen before cooking for the future. and given to a special person as a gift.