Margherita Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & our authentic pizza sauce
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Ingredients
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Dough
Pizza Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough starts to form.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Pizza Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, and torn basil leaves. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembling the Pizza
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside, if you have one.
- 8
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out or stretch it into a 12-inch circle.
- 9
Add Sauce
Spread a layer of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 10
Add Toppings
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Add more fresh basil leaves on top.
- 11
Drizzle Olive Oil
Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
- 12
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 13
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
