Margherita Style Thin Crust Pizza Recipe
Margherita style, mozzarella and basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
- 3
Shape the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a thin circle. Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and scatter them over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves and season with black pepper.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Slice and serve hot.
