Margherita Pizza Recipe
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Resting Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
1 (14-inch) pizza
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Calories
1904 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Margherita Pizza Recipe
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Make pizzeria-quality Margherita pizza at home with a simple dough, fresh ingredients, and a clever pizza oven hack for a crispy crust.
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Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water 100-110℉
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or 00 flour
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes canned
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 ounces Fresh Mozzarella cheese pearls drained
- 8 to 10 whole fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1¼ cups of flour.
- Knead on low speed until the dough starts to form, then increase the speed and continue kneading until a soft dough ball forms and the sides of the bowl are clean. Add additional flour, a tablespoon at a time, if needed, until the dough reaches the right texture.
- Dust the dough lightly with flour and transfer it to a baking sheet or tray. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 4 to 5 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat the oven to 550°F (or the highest your oven will go). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Once the dough has rested, roll it out into a large circle, about 14 inches in diameter. If using a pizza stone, place the dough on a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal; if using a pizza pan, transfer the dough directly to the pan.
- Drizzle the dough with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges. Evenly distribute the drained mozzarella pearls on top.
- If using a pizza stone, carefully transfer the pizza from the peel to the preheated stone. If using a pizza pan, place the pan in the oven. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown, and the crust is golden.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and tear the basil leaves into pieces. Scatter the fresh basil over the hot pizza before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1pizza
Calories
1904kcal
(95%)
Carbohydrates
279g
(93%)
Protein
64g
(128%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
28g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
3211mg
(134%)
Potassium
849mg
(24%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1197IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
683mg
(68%)
Iron
18mg
(100%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1(14-inch) pizza
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1904 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pizza | |
| Calories | 1904kcal | 95% |
| Carbohydrates | 279g | 93% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 3211mg | 134% |
| Potassium | 849mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1197IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 683mg | 68% |
| Iron | 18mg | 100% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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