Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, 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, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Topping and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 6
Prepare Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle.
- 8
Assemble Pizza
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or a baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Tear the mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute evenly over the sauce. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot. Enjoy your Margherita pizza!