Bread Machine Thin Crust Pizza Dough Recipe

Bread Machine Thin Crust Pizza Dough Recipe

This pizza dough recipe is perfect for movie nights or home parties. Save money by making your pizza at home. You won’t believe how easy it is to make pizza dough in your bread machine pan.

Making homemade pizza is all about the dough. While you can buy pre-made dough or by frozen pizza, homemade thin crust pizza dough is so much better.

This pizza dough is easy to make in the bread machine or bread maker. You can use any brand you have. The bread machine instructions here say to use the dough setting.

Some bread machines have a pizza dough setting. If yours does, you can use that instead.

What flour is best for thin crust pizza dough?

I recommend using 00 flour for the best results. It is much finer than all-purpose or bread flour, resulting in a thinner, crispier crust.

How do I get pizza dough to be thin?

You can roll the dough out as thin or thick as you desire. If you are looking for an ultra-thin crust, try rolling it between two pieces of parchment paper. This will help prevent the crust from sticking to your countertop or rolling pin.

Can I freeze homemade pizza dough?

Yes! Just wrap the ball of dough tightly in plastic wrap, then place it in a zip-top bag. To use, let it thaw overnight in the fridge before using.

Does thin crust pizza use less dough?

Yes, thin crust pizza uses less dough than a traditional thicker style pizza. You can stretch the dough out to cover a larger area and use less topping, making it more economical.

Does bread dough make a good pizza crust?

Yes, bread dough can make a great pizza crust. You may need to adjust the recipe slightly and add some additional yeast or sugar to help with the rise and flavor of the crust.

This bread machine pizza dough will make one ball of dough. Depending on how large your pizza pan is, it will make at least one crispy crust thin crust pizza.

Bread machine thin crust pizza dough ingredients

1 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons water, heated to 110 degrees

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3 cups bread flour

2 teaspoons active dry yeast (I used bread machine yeast.)

How to measure flour for pizza dough

To measure flour for pizza dough accurately, it is best to use a scale. If you do not have one, you can use measuring cups and spoons.

To measure with cups, spoon the flour into the cup until it is overflowing, then level off the top with a knife or the flat edge of a spoon.

Tools / equipment for bread machine pizza dough

• Bread machine
• Pizza stone or baking sheet
• Lightly oiled bowl
• Rolling pin
• Kitchen towel

If you do not have a pizza stone, you can cook this thin crust pizza on a pizza pan, cookie sheet or baking sheet. Make sure that it is well oiled so that the pizza dough does not stick.

How to make bread machine pizza dough

Place ingredients in the bread machine in the order listed or as directed by the manufacturer.

Program the bread machine for the dough cycle.

Remove the dough from the bread machine and place in a lightly greased bowl, turning the dough once to coat. Cover and allow to rise for ½ hour.

Press the dough ball down and shape as desired for your recipe. If the dough does not remain shaped as desired, allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes in a warm place and then shape again.

If you don’t have a bread machine, you can make the dough in a stand mixer with a dough hook.

How to make sure your yeast is active

To ensure that your yeast is active and working properly, you can dissolve it in warm water before adding it to the other ingredients.

Mix the yeast with 2 tablespoons of warm water (110 degrees). Allow to sit for 10 minutes until bubbly and foamy. Add this mixture to the rest of the ingredients in your bread machine.

Toppings for thin crust pizza dough

• Marinara sauce or pizza sauce
• Parmesan cheese
• Mozzarella cheese
• Garlic powder
• Thinly sliced peppers and onions
• Black olives
• Fresh basil
• Pepperoni or sausage

How long to cook thin crust pizza

Once the dough has been rolled out, add the sauce, cheese and toppings. Bake it at 400F for 15 to 20 minutes. You will need to check it. How long it cooks depends on how many toppings you’ve added.

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