Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFresco Cucina ItalianaMargherita Recipe

Margherita Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Fresh mozzarella, pizza sauce & freshly cut basil

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture along with olive oil.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Mix until the dough starts to come together, then turn it out onto a floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 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 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Assembling Pizza

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone if you have one, or a baking sheet.

  2. 6

    Shape Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness, about 12 inches in diameter.

  3. 7

    Add Sauce

    Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.

  4. 8

    Add Cheese and Basil

    Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle with salt to taste, and scatter the fresh basil leaves on top.

  5. 9

    Drizzle Olive Oil

    Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the assembled pizza.

  6. 10

    Bake Pizza

    Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

  7. 11

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy your Margherita pizza!

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