Classic Margherita Pizza

Simple, fresh, and perfectly Italian — the timeless Margherita pizza.

Italian Lunch Medium
Family Friendly Quick & Easy
Prep Time
90m
Cook Time
12m
Total Time
102m
Servings
2-3
Difficulty
Medium

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 cup San Marzano tomato sauce
  • 200g fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil. Knead 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Let dough rise for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 250C.
  4. 4 Stretch dough into 12-inch round.
  5. 5 Spread sauce, add mozzarella.
  6. 6 Bake 10-12 minutes.
  7. 7 Top with fresh basil and olive oil.

About This Recipe

The Margherita pizza is a testament to the beauty of simplicity.

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