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Classic Margherita Pizza
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A delicious and authentic Margherita pizza made with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt, then mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth, then let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the risen dough to a 12-inch circle and transfer it onto a pizza stone.
- Spread crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, then layer with mozzarella slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For an extra crispy crust, bake the pizza stone in the oven for 30 minutes before adding the assembled pizza.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pizza, vegetarian, Italian recipe, Margherita pizza, homemade pizza