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Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza Recipe

This margherita pizza recipe teaches you how to create a classic Italian pizza with homemade dough, fresh tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Dough
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 10 –12 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast and knead dough; let rise 1 hour.
  2. Prepare tomato sauce and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Roll out dough into circles.
  4. Spread sauce and add mozzarella.
  5. Bake at 475°F for 12–15 minutes.
  6. Top with basil and olive oil before serving.

Notes

  • Preheat oven thoroughly for best crust.
  • Use fresh mozzarella for authentic texture.
  • Rest dough fully before shaping.