Source: M.studio, AdobeStockThe hallmark of classic Italian pizza is its thin crust. To achieve this, you need to choose and prepare the dough correctly. And there are far more options here than might seem at first glance. With dry or fresh yeast, entirely without yeast, made with water, milk, or even sour cream. We're sharing 10 magnificent recipes!
1. Thin Pizza Dough with Fresh Yeast
Source: ok.ruThis amount of dough is enough for three standard thin pizza bases.
You will need: 250 ml water, 500 g flour, 25 g fresh yeast, 20 ml olive oil, 0.5 tsp sugar and salt each.
Preparation: Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Add sugar and salt, then oil, and finally, the sifted flour. Knead the dough thoroughly for about 10 minutes and leave it in a warm place for half an hour.
2. Thin Pizza Dough with Dry Yeast
Source: za-edoy.ruAn excellent Italian recipe, proven over the years.
You will need: 200 g flour, 125 ml water, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dry yeast, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients. Pour in warm water and olive oil, knead the dough thoroughly and leave it in a warm place for half an hour.
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3. Thin Pizza Dough with Milk
Source: pinterest.comThis dough is suitable not only for pizza but also for calzones.
You will need: 200 ml milk, 350 g flour, 1 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, 7 g dry yeast, 2 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Dissolve sugar and dry yeast in warm milk, let stand for 10 minutes. Add oil and salt, mix and gradually add the sifted flour. Knead and leave the dough in a warm place for 30 minutes.
4. Yeast-Free Thin Pizza Dough with Eggs
Source: dzen.ruWe recommend using durum wheat flour.
You will need: 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup water, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Sift flour with salt. Beat in eggs, pour in oil and room temperature water. Knead the dough well.
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5. Thin Pizza Dough with Italian Herbs
Source: pinterest.comIt turns out even tastier and more aromatic than classic dough.
You will need: 180 ml water, 250-300 g flour, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Italian herbs, 2 pinches dried garlic, 2 pinches salt, 1.5 tsp sugar, 2 tsp dry yeast.
Preparation: Mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, dry yeast, herbs, and garlic. Pour in warm water and oil, and mix everything thoroughly. Gradually add the remaining flour, knead and leave the dough in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.
6. Thin Pizza Dough with Kefir
Source: mirtesen.ruA very quick dough that doesn't need time to rise.
You will need: 300 g flour, 200 ml kefir, 0.5 tsp salt and sugar each, 4 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Mix kefir, salt, sugar, and olive oil. Gradually add the sifted flour and knead the dough well. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
7. Thin Pizza Dough with Butter
Source: za-edoy.ruSimple and versatile, yet very delicious unleavened dough.
You will need: 350-400 g flour, 2 eggs, 100 g butter, 100 ml milk, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix sifted flour with salt, cut cold butter into pieces and rub everything into crumbs. Add eggs and cold milk, knead and refrigerate the dough for half an hour.
8. Thin Pizza Dough with Sour Cream and Mayonnaise
Source: postila.ruAn easy homemade recipe using readily available ingredients found in your fridge.
You will need: 2 cups flour, 2 eggs, 200 g sour cream, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 50 g mayonnaise, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Mix sifted flour, salt, and baking soda. Lightly beat eggs with sour cream, oil, and mayonnaise. Combine both mixtures and thoroughly knead into a sticky dough.
9. Lenten Thin Pizza Dough
Source: mirtesen.ruThis recipe contains no milk, butter, or eggs.
You will need: 200 ml water, 400 g flour, 5 tsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt and baking powder each.
Preparation: Sift and mix the dry ingredients. Pour in vegetable oil and warm water, and knead the dough thoroughly. Let it rest for a bit.
10. Thin Pizza Dough with Sour Cream
Source: pinterest.comA maximally simple recipe with only two main ingredients.
You will need: 300 g sour cream, 300-400 g flour, 2 pinches salt.
Preparation: Salt the sour cream and gradually add the sifted flour. Knead into a uniform dough. This amount is enough for two pizza bases.