Italian margherita pizza

Name: Italian margherita pizza
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: ¾ cup + 1 tbsp water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp fresh yeast; ½ tsp salt; mozzarella; tomato sauce; basil (fresh); oregano

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Main Dish

Very Easy

1 h 15 m

270 Kcal

Craving a classic that never fails? This homemade Margherita pizza is all about simple ingredients and big flavor: a crisp golden crust, rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil. It’s the perfect recipe when you want something comforting, authentic, and incredibly satisfying. Let’s bring a taste of Italy straight to your kitchen!

Ingredients

For the dough :

¾ cup + 1 tbsp water
2 tbsp olive oil
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp fresh yeast
½ tsp salt

For the topping :

mozzarella
tomato sauce
basil (fresh)
oregano

Estimated cost: 1.9€ (0.32€/serving)

Preparation

Preparation1 hour

Cook time15 min

Pour the flour into a bowl + the water and mix with your hands until you obtain a ball of dough.
Cover the bowl containing the dough ball with a tea towel and leave to rest for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, take another bowl and place the dough ball in it.
Add salt + baking powder + olive oil.
Knead well for 10 minutes.

You can use a kneading machine or your hands and force!
After 10 minutes, take another bowl. Oil it and add the dough ball.

Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave to rest until the dough doubles in volume.
Once the ball of dough is ready, place it on a table to work.

Put some oil on your hands and knead the dough to degas it (eliminate the air).

When finished, shape into a ball and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Now stretch the dough with your fingers and phalanges, little by little. Patience and delicacy are required to avoid making holes in the dough while stretching it as far as possible.

Make the edges a little thicker.
Pour over the tomato sauce.
Arrange the mozzarella, basil and sprinkle with oregano.
Bake for 10-15 minutes at 410°F/210°C, until golden brown.

And there you are, your margherita pizza is ready!

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FAQ ❓

How do you get perfectly soft pizza dough?

For soft dough, it's essential to knead the dough thoroughly for at least 10 minutes, then leave it to rest until it doubles in volume.

What's the best way to stretch the dough without tearing it?

Use your fingers and phalanges to gently stretch the dough, taking care not to create holes, and forming slightly thicker edges.

Can I use other types of cheese for the filling?

Yes, you can replace mozzarella with other melting cheeses, but this will change the traditional taste of the Margherita pizza. We suggest to add cheese like burrata after cooking.