Thin pizza base
Description
When making pizza, it's important to maintain a balance between the dough and the toppings, as this affects both its taste and appearance. I usually make thin-crust pizza so that the dough doesn't overpower the flavor of the main ingredients, especially since it also cooks faster.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Warm the water, then add granulated sugar and yeast, mix and let stand for 5 minutes until foam forms.
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Step 2
2. Sift 1 cup of wheat flour into a bowl, add salt and mix.
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Step 3
3. Pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl with the flour, then mix.
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Step 4
4. Gradually add the remaining flour and knead the dough.
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Step 5
5. The result is a soft and elastic pizza dough. I leave it to rest for at least 5 minutes, but preferably for 30.
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Step 6
6. Divide the dough into 2 equal parts, roll each into a ball and flatten into a disc (if storing, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the freezer).
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Step 7
7. Roll out the dough very thinly with a rolling pin, approximately 2-3 millimeters.
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Step 8
8. Place the sauce and filling on the dough, then bake in a preheated oven and serve hot. The pizza turns out thin and crispy.