Authentic Pizza Margherita Recipe (Italian Style)

 

Ingredients (For 1 Large Pizza)

For the Dough:

303" data-start="254">250g (2 cups) "00" flour or all-purpose flour

150ml (⅔ cup) warm water

3g (½ tsp) dry yeast

1 pinch of sugar

5g (1 tsp) salt

1 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

• 200g (1 cup) tomato sauce (San Marzano tomatoes preferred)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano (or a few fresh basil leaves)
• Salt to taste

For the Toppings:

• 125g (½ cup) fresh mozzarella cheese
• 5-6 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1️⃣ Mix yeast and sugar into warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Add the yeast mixture to the flour, then add salt and olive oil.
3️⃣ Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4️⃣ Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.

Step 2: Make the Tomato Sauce

1️⃣ In a bowl, mix tomato sauce, olive oil, oregano, and salt.
2️⃣ Stir well and set aside.

Step 3: Assemble & Bake the Pizza

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F).
2️⃣ Roll out the dough into a thin circle.
3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough.
4️⃣ Tear the mozzarella into pieces and place it evenly on the pizza.
5️⃣ Bake for 7-10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
6️⃣ Remove from the oven, add fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with olive oil.