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Homemade Margherita Pizza

Irresistibly Delicious Homemade Margherita Pizza Recipe

This BEST Homemade Margherita Pizza showcases a crispy crust, fresh mozzarella, and vibrant tomato sauce, perfect for comfort food.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 33 minutes
Servings: 2 pizzas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Substitute with bread flour for a chewier texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar Can be omitted for a less sweet dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast Instant yeast can be added directly without proofing.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Avoid table salt as it can be too salty.
  • 3/4 cup Warm Water 105°F to 115°F to activate yeast.
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can be replaced with vegetable oil.
For the Sauce
  • 1 14-ounce can Canned San Marzano Tomatoes Substitute with quality canned Italian plum tomatoes.
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Can switch to garlic powder in a pinch.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Parmesan cheese can serve as a substitute.
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Choose high-quality cheese.
  • Fresh Basil Leaves Highly recommended to use fresh.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Steel or Stone
  • Pizza Peel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Gradually mix in warm water and olive oil, stirring until shaggy. Knead for 3 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature, ideally 550°F, with a baking steel or stone inside.
  3. Combine San Marzano tomatoes, minced garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl, stir in olive oil. Set aside.
  4. Once risen, punch down dough, divide into two parts, shape into balls, and stretch into 10-inch circles on a floured surface.
  5. Transfer dough to a semolina-floured peel or baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, spread sauce, and sprinkle with cheese and basil.
  6. Slide the assembled pizza onto the preheated baking stone and bake for 7-8 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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