ITALAN THIN CRUST PIZZA

For the past week I have been on a mission to find a real thin crust pizza dough that could hold up to topping. I think this is it. The dough has a touch of honey, an dis sweet, yet not sweet, not salty, yet has flavour and is tender/crisp.

ITALIAN THIN CRUST PIZZA DOUGH

(original recipe Wolfgang Puck, tweaked by me ( I love tweaking))

2 ¼ tsp rapid rising yeast
(always keep yeast in fridge for freshness)
1 dollop of honey ( about a tsp and a bit)
1 cup warm water
2 ½ cups flour
Pinch kosher salt
olive oil for brushing

Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water.

Add flour carefully….if you add too much the dough will be too stiff. Dough should be medium to touch.

Let dough rise in greased bowl till double in bulk.

Divide dough into two dough balls.It will make Two nice sized pizzas. I did one Cheese and one Vegetarian.

Press each dough ball into greased pizza pans. Brush lightly with olive oil.

TOPPING the DOUGH: Use a good tomatoe sauce, not pizza sauce, or paste. Tomatoe sauce used to pasta will have better seasonings and not be as acidic. Spread with grated cheese.I am extremely lazy, I just buy the packages of mozzarela/cheddar ready in the cheese aisle. No sense in working yourself too hard. But you could always grate up a mess of havarti, gouda, or other different cheeses to scatter on toppings.

 I like to turn this recipe into a good Veggie Pizza with lots of peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc. However, I like to cook the Mushrooms beforehand. They are less likely to be dried out and the texture is wonderful with the sauce. Top with grated cheese, but not too much.

       Neat trick: THis Pizza works best when cut with scissors. So easy.

BAKING the PIZZA:Turn oven up to 450 degrees, or higher. Must cook at high  heat to have a crisp/tender crust. Bake about 11 minutes. Watch carefully. If cheese is bubbling and edges are brown then it is ready.

 *Pizza is perfect. Crust is tender/crisp, not salty  like some pizza doughs.

                                Thin CHeese Pizza Slices..........