Marge Pizza – Personal Size Recipe
Make Marge Pizza – Personal Size 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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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently 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.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a personal-sized pizza shape, about 10 inches in diameter.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.