Ultimate Italian Style Thin Crust Pizza

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Ultimate Italian Style Thin Crust Pizza recipe for your dinner tonight
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Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

95 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g of strong white 00 bread flour
175 ml cold water
150 ml cold milk
7 g of dried activated yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
400 g fresh plum tomatoes ( can substitute with canned tomatoes )
200 g tomato puree
1 teaspoon sugar ( removes bitterness from tomatoes )
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic puree
2 teaspoons oregano
12 fresh torn basil leaves ( a sprinkle of dried basil would also suffice )
80 g fresh mozzarella cheese ( in brine or something similar )
15 g parmigiano-reggiano cheese
40 g provolone cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
450
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
Pizza is an Italian cuisine icon, and its various styles and flavors have become worldwide favorites. Ultimate Italian style thin crust pizza is one of the popular styles and is known for its simple and authentic flavor. The pizza's thin crust with fresh tomato sauce and cheese is the perfect combination of textures and tastes. Making this pizza at home is straightforward and can be customized to personal preferences, making it a family and friends' favorite dinner option. The recipe recommends ingredients like fresh plum tomatoes, fresh basil oregano, fresh mozzarella cheese, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, and provolone cheese which when cooked together create an ultimate taste experience.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, yeast, salt, honey and olive oil. Mix them together.
2.Slowly pour in the water and milk while stirring until a ball of dough forms.
3.Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10-12 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4.Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and leave to rise in a warm place for around 1 hour.
5.Preheat oven to a high temperature (around 220°C or 425°F).
6.Combine the tomatoes, tomato puree, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic puree, oregano, and torn basil leave in a blender.
7.Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and shape on a floured surface and place the pizza base onto a baking tray or pizza stone,
8.Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base. Add the fresh mozzarella cheese, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese and provolone cheese on top of the tomato sauce.
9.Bake in the preheated oven for around 12-15 minutes, or until the pizza base is golden brown and the cheese melted and bubbling.
10.Cool for a few minutes before cutting into slices and serving hot.

PROS

Ultimate Italian Style Thin Crust Pizza is easy to make at home and tastes much better than any store-bought pizza.

The thin crust is crispy and the combination of fresh tomatoes, herbs, and cheese is simply delicious.

It is a perfect dinner meal, and the recipe serves a large group or enough leftovers for the next day.

CONS

The pizza requires some preparation time, and the dough needs to rise.

It can be a bit tricky to handle the dough and getting the desired pizza shape without lots of practice.
Overhandling the dough can make it tough or chewy.

The cheese selection and quantity can also vary depending on one’s personal taste and preference resulting in the recipe’s taste to be affected.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ultimate Italian Style Thin Crust Pizza can provide some nutritional benefits when prepared with appropriate ingredients.
The tomatoes contain lycopene, which is an antioxidant and helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
The pizza’s thin crust reduces the number of carbohydrates, and the combination of cheese, herbs, and olive oil is a great source of healthy fats and vitamins.
However, the pizza should be consumed in moderation and not replaced as a meal replacement option.

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