Explorers Thin Crust Pizza

Embark on a culinary adventure with our "Explorers Thin Crust Pizza," a perfectly crispy, artisan-style creation that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy. This homemade pizza combines a delicate blend of all-purpose and semolina flours for a thin, golden crust that cooks to perfection in just minutes. Topped with vibrant crushed tomatoes, melty mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and fresh slices of red bell pepper, each bite is an explosion of flavor and texture. A sprinkle of oregano and a touch of Parmesan elevate the experience, while freshly torn basil leaves add a fragrant finish. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable toppings, this recipe is perfect for pizza night at home. Whether you’re a pizza purist or love experimenting with flavors, this thin crust creation will satisfy your cravings in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:72 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups Semolina flour
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Warm water (110°F)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.75 cups Crushed tomatoes
• 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 cups Pepperoni slices
• 0.5 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cups Black olives, sliced
• 6 Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

Step 2

Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the toppings by slicing vegetables, olives, and shredding cheeses.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll out one portion into a thin 12-inch circle on a floured surface.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto parchment paper for easier handling.

Step 9

Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.

Step 10

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the sauce.

Step 11

Add pepperoni slices, red bell pepper strips, and black olives on top of the cheese.

Step 12

Sprinkle dried oregano and an optional pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

Step 13

Carefully transfer the pizza (on the parchment paper) to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

Step 14

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 15

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Step 16

Repeat with the second portion of dough or save it for another pizza.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1340.1 grams (1340.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2767

Total Fat 136.60g	175%
Saturated Fat 51.00g	255%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 268mg	89%
Sodium 5238mg	228%
Total Carbohydrate 254.60g	93%
Dietary Fiber 24.90g	89%
Total Sugars 12.30g
Protein 120.10g	240%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1939mg	149%
Iron 27mg	148%
Potassium 2308mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.1%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 37.3%