Margherita Pizza Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough and Base
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (105–110°F/40–43°C), sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix dough
In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Create a well in the center, add olive oil and the foamy yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Knead
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If too sticky, add flour a tablespoon at a time.
- 4
First rise
Oil a clean bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1–1.5 hours.
- 5
Shape and rest
Punch down dough, divide if making multiple pizzas, shape into rounds, and let rest 15 minutes.