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Classic Margherita Pizza

Margherita pizza, with its simple yet perfect blend of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil on a crisp crust, epitomizes the elegance of Italian cuisine.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rising Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 2 12" Pizzas
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the Dough
  • 2 cup plus 2 tablespoon 00 flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • ¾ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
For the Pizza
  • 28 oz San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp cornmeal
  • 14 oz buffalo mozzarella
  • ½ cup fresh basil minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl combine the flour and sea salt.
  2. In a separate bowl combine the lukewarm water, yeast, and the 1 tsp of olive oil. Add to the flour and salt mixture and combine well.
  3. Flour a clean surface and knead dough for 10 minutes. Place dough in a well-oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place to rise for 1 hour. If the dough doesn't rise, the yeast was killed by too hot or two cold of water so start again.
  4. Press the risen dough down, cut into two and knead each into a small bowl.
  5. Place doughs on two plates, cover with plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes more.
  6. Place tomatoes in a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside,
  7. Place pizza stone in the oven and preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  8. Lightly spread cornmeal a pizza peel or thin cutting board to prevent sticking.
  9. Press each dough into a 12 inch pizza. Spread tomato sauce on each pizza and bake them on the preheated pizza stone for 5 minutes.
  10. Remove pizza from the oven. Spread mozzarella on each in chunks and sprinkle with fresh basil, sprinkle of salt, and drizzle of olive oil.
  11. Place pizzas back in the oven for 5-10 minutes till bubbly and delicious.

Notes

  • After dough is combined you can let it have its first rise in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you remove it from the fridge let it rise 30 minutes at room temperature before splitting it into 2 pizzas.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 907mg (38%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 212" Pizzas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 907mg 38%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.