Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato base, mozzarella, and fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle or your desired shape.
- 8
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Add Cheese and Basil
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves on top.
- 10
Drizzle Olive Oil
Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it into wedges, and serve hot.