Thin Pizza Crust

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   Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.

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   Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let proof for 5 minutes or until foamy. Can use rapid rise yeast.

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   Stir in salt, oil, and 2 cups of flour. Mix well.

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   Add 1 1/2 cups flour: stir until a sticky ball forms.

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   Knead 5 minuted on flour surface until smooth and elastic. Coat with cooking spray, place in a bowl and cover.

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   Let rise 30 minutes for thicker dough, and 2 hours for thinner dough.

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   After rising time punch down. Thinner crust divide in half. If thicker crust use all of dough. let rest 10 minutes.

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   Dust pizza pan with cornmeal. Flatten dough on pan; gently pulling and stretching to fit pan, if it resists let dough rest another 5 minutes.

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   Brush with oil. Take a fork and pierce dough several times to keep dough from forming air pockets. Bake for 7 minutes.

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    Take dough out and put you favorite topping on and then continue baking for another 7 to 10 minutes.

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    If you want to make grilled pizza I usually make small individual pizzas that way everyone can add their own topping from an array of ingredients. Place flattened dough on grill for about 5 minutes flip and add all ingredients for pizza. cook until cheese is melted and bottom of crust is crispy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.