Homemade Pizza With Thin Crust And Sausage Recipe

Prepare the Dough

Begin by mixing the flour, water, yeast, salt, and oil in a large bowl until the dough starts to form. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for about 1 hour.

Preheat the Oven

About 30 minutes before the dough is ready, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot enough to bake the pizza efficiently.

Prepare the Toppings

While the dough is rising, slice the sausage thinly and prepare any other toppings you might like on your pizza. If using cheese, shred it now.

Shape the Pizza Dough

After the dough has risen, punch it down lightly then divide into balls for individual pizzas or keep it whole for a larger pie. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness.

Assemble the Pizza

Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the prepared crust, arrange sausage slices over the sauce, and if using, sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza for an extra layer of flavor.

Bake the Pizza

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are bubbling. Adjust the baking time based on the thickness of your dough and amount of toppings.

Serve

Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and then slice and serve hot.