Margherita Recipe
Make Margherita Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 3
Shape the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 4
Add Toppings
Spread tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base. Tear mozzarella into pieces and scatter over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 6
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy your homemade Margherita pizza!
