Classic Pizza Margarita Recipe

Inspired by La Brasa

Time1h 30m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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Pizza Dough and Toppings

2 cups 00 bread flour

5/8 tsp (3 ml) Warm water

1 tsp Active dry yeast

2 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 cup Tomato sauce

8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese

1 to taste Fresh basil leaves

1 to taste black pepper

1 tbs Olive oil (for drizzling)

Method

Preparation

Make the Dough

In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it stand for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy. Add olive oil, salt, and flour gradually, mixing until it forms a dough.

Knead the Dough

Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

Shape the Pizza

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a round shape on a floured surface. Transfer it to a baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a stone.

Add Toppings

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them over the sauce. Season with black pepper.

Bake the Pizza

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Garnish and Serve

Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, and top with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.