Margherita Pizza Recipe

Name: La Piazza Cucina Italianas Margherita Pizza Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour; 3 ml Warm water; 1 tsp Active dry yeast; 1 tbs Olive oil; 1 tsp Salt; 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese; 2 large Fresh tomatoes, sliced; 1 cup Fresh basil leaves; 1 tbs Olive oil (for drizzling); to taste Salt and pepper

Inspired by La Piazza Cucina Italiana

Time1h 30m

Serves2

Classic pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.

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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

1 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese

2 large Fresh tomatoes, sliced

1 cup Fresh basil leaves

1 tbs Olive oil (for drizzling)

to taste Celtic salt and pepper

Method

Preparation

Make the Dough

In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.

Knead the Dough

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place it in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Prepare the Toppings

While the dough is rising, slice the fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. Tear the basil leaves.

Preheat the Oven

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

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 peel or baking sheet.

Add Toppings

Spread the sliced tomatoes evenly over the dough. Tear mozzarella into pieces and distribute on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake the Pizza

Slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden.

Garnish and Serve

Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, and scatter fresh basil on top. Slice and enjoy!