THIN CRUST (CRACKER
STYLE) PIZZA
Known for its crunchy texture and lack of a large crumb, with tomato paste in the sauce for extra punch. Often cut in small "party style" squares, found in taverns of the Northeast and Chicago.
BAKE
485°F
TIME
8 to 10 min
MAKES
1 thin crust pizza
TIP
on a pizza screen
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
- Activate the yeast in warm water, then add the sugar.
- Place the flour and salt in the mixing bowl.
- Combine the dough ingredients, then add the oil and continue mixing.
- Place the dough ball in a container and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours.
- Prepare the traditional pizza sauce and stir in the tomato paste.
- Prepare the shredded mozzarella.
- Brown the Italian sausage in a pan and drain the grease.
- Flatten the dough ball to about 1/8 inch thick on a smooth surface. Use a rolling pin if needed.
- Place the thin sheet of dough onto a pizza screen.
- Spread the sauce onto the base.
- Spread the toppings and cheese onto the base.
- Bake in a gas or electric oven at 485 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes on the pizza screen.
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