Wood Fire Margherita Pizza Recipe
Italian 00 flour, Fior di Latte, basil
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F) and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large bowl, combine Italian 00 flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Topping and Baking
- 5
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your wood fire oven to around 800°F (427°C).
- 7
Shape Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. On a floured surface, stretch each portion into a round pizza shape.
- 8
Add Toppings
Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce on each pizza base. Tear the Fior di Latte cheese into pieces and distribute evenly over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Carefully place the pizza in the wood fire oven and bake for about 90 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the crust is charred and the cheese is melted.
- 10
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve hot.
