Thin Crust Pizza Dough

Thin Crust Dough is probably the most widely known type of pizza dough and is usually used for traditional pizzas throughout Europe and in the United States.

Thin crust pizza bases are perfect for pizza lovers who prefer to taste more of the sauce, cheese and other toppings and don't want to be filled up too quickly. It's usual to make thin pizzas larger than thick based pizzas.


Ingredients:

1 envelope of dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon of sugar
3/4 cup of lukewarm water
1 3/4 cups of unbleached plain flour
1/2 teaspoon of salt

Directions:

1. Combine 1 envelope of dry yeast, 1/4 teaspoon of sugar and 3/4 cups of lukewarm water. Mix a little and let sit for 6-8 minutes.

2.Combine 1 3/4 cups of unbleached plain flour with 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a bowl or food processor.

3. Pour the water combination into the bowl (or food processor) and mix until ready to knead (around 30 second in a food processor). If using a bowl, mix with a spoon until you have a neat ball.

4. Prepare a lightly spinkled surface with flour. Turn out dough and knead for around 2-3 minutes. Lightly cover your finger tips with flour if the mixture is a little sticky.

5. Roll out by hand for a 12'' base.

6. Place in 12'' lighly oiled oven pan. Press out dough to form a slight lip.
Prepare and apply your sauce and topping or choice.

7. Cook in a pre-heated over (500F) for 8-12 minutes (times may vary based on different ovens. Fan assited oven will be quicker!).

8. Remove from oven, slice and share with your favourite friends and/or family members :)

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:

BBQ Chicken Pieces

10 oz. boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. favorite BBQ sauce

For the Pizza:

1 recipe Thin Crust Dough
Cornmeal, semolina, or flour for handling
1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce (a spicy−sweet sauce works best)
2 Tbs. shredded smoked Gouda cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 small red onion, sliced into 1/8−inch pieces
2 Tbs. chopped fresh chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

To make BBQ Chicken:

1. In a large frying pan, cook the chicken in olive oil over medium−high heat until just cooked, 5-6 minutes. Do not overcook.

2.Set aside in the refrigerator until chilled through.

3.Once chilled, coat the chicken with BBQ sauce; set aside in the refrigerator.

To make pizza:

1. Place the pizza stone in the center of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F. for one hour before cooking pizzas.

2. Use a large spoon to spread BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the prepared dough within the rim.

3. Sprinkle smoked gouda cheese over the sauce.

4. Cover with 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella.

5. Distribute the chicken pieces evenly over the cheese.

6. Place the pieces of red onion over the surface.

7. Sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup mozzarella over the top of the pizza.

8. Transfer the pizza to the oven; bake until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese at the center is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.

9. When the pizza is cooked, carefully remove it from the oven; sprinkle 1 Tbs. cilantro over the hot surface.

10. Slice and serve.