Margarita Recipe
Fresh Mozzarella, tomato, parmesan, and fresh basil on a garlic and olive oil crust.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Finishing Touch
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (not hot) and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Once the yeast is activated, add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Topping Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 6
Prepare Crust
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 7
- 8
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread tomato sauce evenly on the crust. Tear fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute it evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Add Fresh Basil
Once the pizza is out of the oven, add fresh basil leaves on top for garnish.
Serving
- 11
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes, slice it up, and serve hot. Enjoy your fresh Margarita pizza!