INSTANT ITALIAN THIN-CRUST PIZZA

that too made from a scratch!, including the base, all ready in 15 minutes, what more can you ask for!, In my previous post about Instant Donuts I mentioned Instant gratification, this is again one of those recipes that gives me exactly the right dose of it and let me tell you I am very pleased with the results this recipe gives a perfect, crisp base and a delicious cheesy taste,but MAKE THIS RECIPE INTO A THIN CRUST BASE ONLY which is what I PREFER not a thick one, it is simply not designed for that and you will be disappointed., so no waiting hours for the dough to rise! Get ready to switch on the oven right now....

PIZZA-There is agreement that pizza may have been developed by peasants in Naples,Italy. This early pizza consisted of flattened bread dough with olive oil, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.NOW it is a Universal favorite.

Ingredients-

(makes 3 medium sized one's)

• Refined flour-1 cup
• Olive oil/butter- 2 tbsp.
• Salt-1/4 tsp.
• Sugar-1/4 tsp.
• Baking powder-1/2 tsp.
• Milk- 7-8 tbsp.or as required

For the Topping- use as per your requirement and liking

• Tomatoes
• Onions
• Capsicum
• Tomato ketchup
• Mushrooms
• olives
• pineapple
• sweet corn
• pepperoni/shredded chicken
• chicken/paneer tikka/chilli chicken bits
• Any kind of cheese(provolone/gorgonzola/ cheddar/mozzarella)
• Oregano/italian seasoning- as desired
• chilli flakes
• anything else you like

Method-

Pre-heat oven. Combine all the ingredients for the base together (except milk),slowly add milk to make into a soft ,pliable dough, divide into three balls, roll out thinly like a chapati, prick with a fork , bake for ten minutes.            

the rolled out pizza base

Take out the base, spread out about 2-3 tbsp. of ketchup first and then all the toppings (chopped up/sliced) that your heart desires sprinkle the oregano, or

for Pizza Margarita-use only  ketchup ,spread 1/2 cup grated cheese, sprinkle oregano and bake

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                  grating the cheese

Bake for 20-25 minutes or till base is crisp and crunchy, and cheese is golden and bubbling.... bite in...YUM!                                                      Instant Italian thin-crust pizza

 

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