Pizza Margherita Recipe
Tomato sauce, 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, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
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.
- 7
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 9
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a pizza stone or baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, and let it cool for a minute before slicing.
