Yield: Makes 1 medium-thin 12-inch crust, 1 very thin 14-inch crust, 2 (8- to 9-inch) crusts, 4 (6- to 7- i
This thin pizza crust contains no oil.
Ingredients:
2/3
cup warm water (110° to 115°F)
1/2
(1/4-ounce) package rapid-rise or active dry yeast
1-3/4
cups all-purpose or bread flour
1
tablespoon cornmeal (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Combine water and sugar in small bowl; stir to dissolve sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top; stir to combine. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until foamy.
2.
Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Mix until mixture forms soft dough. Remove dough to lightly floured surface. Knead 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed. Place dough in medium bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray. Turn dough in bowl so top is coated with cooking spray; cover with towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
3.
Punch dough down; place on lightly floured surface and knead about 2 minutes or until smooth. Pat dough into flat disc about 7 inches in diameter. Let rest 2 to 3 minutes. Pat and gently stretch dough from edges until dough seems to not stretch anymore. Let rest 2 to 3 minutes. Continue patting and stretching until dough is 12 to 14 inches in diameter.
4.
Spray 12- to 14-inch pizza pan with nonstick spray; sprinkle with cornmeal, if desired. Press dough into pan.
5.
Preheat oven to 500°F. Follow directions for individual recipes, baking pizza on bottom rack of oven.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe |
| Sodium |
292 mg |
| Protein |
6 g |
| Fiber |
2 g |
| Carbohydrate |
43 g |
| Saturated Fat |
<1 g |
| Total Fat |
<1 g |
| Calories from Fat |
2 % |
| Calories |
206 |