Thinner Crust Pizza

  • 2 pckg active dry yeast
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup luke warm water
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • tomato sauce
  • dry thyme
  • dry basil
  • dry oregano
  • chili flakes
  • pepperoni, sliced
  • mushrooms, sliced
  • olives, sliced
  • mozzarella, sliced
  1. Combine the sugar and yeast in a 2 cup measuring cup.  Add the water and let rest 5 minutes.
  2. Place the flour in a large bowl and make a well.  Pour in the olive oil and the yeast liquid.
  3. Mix with a wooden spoon until it starts to come together.
  4. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes.
  5. Place in a large greased bowl and cover with a slightly damped tea towel.  Place in a warm area and let rise 1 hour.
  6. Divide into 2.
  7. Preheat the oven to 450 F.
  8. Grease a baking pan and sprinkle the bottom lightly with cornmeal.  Stretch out half the dough to fit the pan.
  9. Spoon on the sauce and then sprinkle on the herbs and chili flakes.
  10. Top with the pepperoni, then the mushrooms, and the olives.  Top with the cheese.
  11. Place in the oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  12. Serve.

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