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I’m obsessed with this No-Rise Thin and Crispy Pizza Crust because it actually delivers that snap I want. I love a Quick Pizza Crust that doesn’t make me wait and still feels like something I’d pay for at a corner spot.

The edges get that fine crunch and the center holds sauce without going soggy. But the best part is the contrast, a whisper-thin base and a Crispy Pizza Crust that shatters when you fold a slice.

I use all purpose flour and warm water and nothing else. No fillers.

No fuss, just loud, crunchy slices. Pure joy right now.

Ingredients

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All purpose flour: the sturdy base that gives the crust chew and comfort.
Instant dry yeast: makes the dough rise quick, light and airy.
Granulated sugar: wakes the yeast up; adds a hint of caramelization.
Fine salt: balances everything, sharpens flavor without being obvious.
Warm water: brings the dough together, softens and makes it pliable.
Extra virgin olive oil: adds richness and helps the crust brown.
Semolina or cornmeal: keeps pizza from sticking and gives a little crunch.
Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes: tangy backbone, keeps each bite saucy.
Shredded mozzarella: melty, gooey comfort that strings with every slice.
Dried oregano: adds that classic herby pizza note, simple and familiar.
Garlic powder or crushed garlic: punches up flavor, subtle savory warmth.
Fresh basil: bright, herbaceous finish that freshens each mouthful.
Red pepper flakes: optional spicy kick if you want some heat.

Ingredient Quantities

2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

1 teaspoon instant dry yeast

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon fine salt

3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water, maybe a splash more if needed

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing

2 tablespoons semolina or fine cornmeal for the peel or pan

1/2 to 3/4 cup (120 to 180 g) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes, seasoned

1 to 1 1/2 cups (100 to 150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small crushed garlic clove, optional

Fresh basil leaves for topping, optional but nice

Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional for heat

How to Make this

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1. Preheat your oven as high as it will go, 500°F to 550°F (260°C to 290°C) if possible, with a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes so it gets screaming hot.

2. In a big bowl whisk 2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon instant yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon fine salt so the yeast spreads evenly.

3. Make a well and add 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms, add a splash more water only if it seems too dry.

4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4 to 5 minutes until smooth and slightly elastic, it will be thin so don’t overwork it; let it rest 5 minutes covered with a towel to relax the gluten.

5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons semolina or fine cornmeal on your peel or baking sheet to prevent sticking, stretch or roll the dough very thin about 10 to 12 inches, transfer to the prepared peel or sheet.

6. Brush the crust lightly with olive oil, spoon 1/2 to 3/4 cup (120 to 180 g) seasoned tomato sauce leaving a 1/2 inch rim, sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or a small crushed garlic clove if using.

7. Scatter 1 to 1 1/2 cups (100 to 150 g) shredded mozzarella evenly, add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want heat, don’t overload it or the crust won’t crisp.

8. Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake 6 to 10 minutes until edges are browned and cheese is bubbly; keep an eye because high heat cooks fast.

9. Remove, let rest 1 minute, top with fresh basil leaves, slice and serve right away. If you like extra crisp, bake directly on the hot steel without a pan and use semolina under the dough for easy transfer.

Equipment Needed

1. Oven with a screaming hot pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside
2. Mixing bowl (big)
3. Measuring cups and spoons
4. Wooden spoon for stirring the shaggy dough
5. Lightly floured surface or countertop for kneading and stretching
6. Pizza peel or rimmed baking sheet dusted with semolina/cornmeal for transfer
7. Rolling pin or your hands for stretching the dough thin
8. Pizza cutter or sharp knife for slicing and a spatula to lift pieces if needed

FAQ

Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can. Mix the dough, let it rise once, then put it in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Take it out 30 to 60 minutes before you want to shape it so it warms up a bit. Cold dough is harder to stretch and will snap back.

Q: My crust came out chewy not crispy, what went wrong?

A: Most likely the oven was not hot enough or the dough was too thick. Preheat your oven as hot as it goes and use a preheated baking steel or pizza stone if you got one. Also roll the dough very thin and dust with semolina so it doesn’t stick.

Q: Can I use active dry yeast instead of instant?

A: Yes. If using active dry yeast, proof it in the warm water with the sugar for about 5 to 10 minutes until foamy, then add to the flour. Instant yeast can be mixed straight in.

Q: How much sauce and cheese is too much?

A: For thin crust less is more. Use about 1/2 to 3/4 cup sauce spread thinly and 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella. Too much topping makes the crust soggy and slows cooking.

Q: Can I bake this without a pizza stone or peel?

A: Definitely. Use a heavy baking sheet turned upside down, preheat it in the oven and slide the pizza onto it. Sprinkle semolina or cornmeal on the sheet so the dough slides better.

Q: Any tips for extra flavor?

A: Brush the crust with a little olive oil before baking, sprinkle garlic powder or crushed garlic, and add dried oregano. Finish with fresh basil and a pinch of red pepper flakes after it comes out of the oven. It makes a big difference.

Easy Thin Crust Pizza. Recipe Substitutions and Variations

All purpose flour: swap with bread flour for chewier crust, or 00 flour for a silkier, more pizza-like texture. Whole wheat works too if you dont mind a denser bite.
Instant dry yeast: you can use active dry yeast, just proof it in the warm water with the sugar for 5 to 10 minutes until bubbly before mixing. If you dont have yeast, try 1 teaspoon baking powder for a quick, thinner flatbread style crust.
Extra virgin olive oil: use any neutral oil like canola or sunflower if thats what you have, or melted butter for a richer flavor and crispier edge.
Mozzarella cheese: swap with shredded provolone or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack for more flavor, or fresh sliced mozzarella for a creamier, softer top. Parmesan or Pecorino can be sprinkled on for extra punch.

Pro Tips

1) Let the pan or stone get screaming hot for at least 30 minutes, then slide the pizza on with a quick, confident jerk so it doesn’t stick. If it feels like it’s dragging, lift one corner, dust more semolina under it and try again. Don’t worry if the first try isn’t perfect.

2) Keep the dough thin and don’t overload with sauce or cheese. A wet, heavy top makes a soggy middle. If you want extra flavor, dot the sauce thinly and add a couple small pools of olive oil around the edges so the crust browns better.

3) Watch the oven through the door, not your phone. At 500 to 550°F it can go from perfect to burnt in a minute. Rotate the pizza halfway if one side cooks faster, and pull it when the crust is golden with some darker blisters.

4) Let it rest 30 to 60 seconds after baking before slicing so the cheese sets a bit, but don’t wait too long or the crust loses crisp. Fresh basil goes on after baking so it doesn’t blacken, and a tiny sprinkle of finishing salt or olive oil right before serving makes a big difference.

Easy Thin Crust Pizza. Recipe

Recipe by Jot Punji

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I just nailed a No-Rise Quick Pizza Crust that comes out paper-thin and insanely crackly, trust me you want to keep scrolling.

Servings

servings

Calories

374

kcal

Equipment: 1. Oven with a screaming hot pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside
2. Mixing bowl (big)
3. Measuring cups and spoons
4. Wooden spoon for stirring the shaggy dough
5. Lightly floured surface or countertop for kneading and stretching
6. Pizza peel or rimmed baking sheet dusted with semolina/cornmeal for transfer
7. Rolling pin or your hands for stretching the dough thin
8. Pizza cutter or sharp knife for slicing and a spatula to lift pieces if needed

Ingredients

2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water, maybe a splash more if needed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
2 tablespoons semolina or fine cornmeal for the peel or pan
1/2 to 3/4 cup (120 to 180 g) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes, seasoned
1 to 1 1/2 cups (100 to 150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small crushed garlic clove, optional
Fresh basil leaves for topping, optional but nice
Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional for heat

Directions

Preheat your oven as high as it will go, 500°F to 550°F (260°C to 290°C) if possible, with a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes so it gets screaming hot.
In a big bowl whisk 2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon instant yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon fine salt so the yeast spreads evenly.
Make a well and add 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms, add a splash more water only if it seems too dry.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4 to 5 minutes until smooth and slightly elastic, it will be thin so don’t overwork it; let it rest 5 minutes covered with a towel to relax the gluten.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons semolina or fine cornmeal on your peel or baking sheet to prevent sticking, stretch or roll the dough very thin about 10 to 12 inches, transfer to the prepared peel or sheet.
Brush the crust lightly with olive oil, spoon 1/2 to 3/4 cup (120 to 180 g) seasoned tomato sauce leaving a 1/2 inch rim, sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or a small crushed garlic clove if using.
Scatter 1 to 1 1/2 cups (100 to 150 g) shredded mozzarella evenly, add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want heat, don’t overload it or the crust won’t crisp.
Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake 6 to 10 minutes until edges are browned and cheese is bubbly; keep an eye because high heat cooks fast.
Remove, let rest 1 minute, top with fresh basil leaves, slice and serve right away. If you like extra crisp, bake directly on the hot steel without a pan and use semolina under the dough for easy transfer.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.