Classic Margherita Pizza
Recipe
Classic Margherita Pizza
Region
Europe
Cuisine Type
Italian (Traditional & Heritage)
Categories
Main Dishes • Baking
Dietary Preferences
Vegetarian, Nut-Free
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
8
Skill Level
Intermediate
Ingredients
- 500g Tipo 00 flour
- 325ml warm water
- 7g active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 200ml San Marzano tomato sauce
- 200g fresh mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
Nutritional Info (Per serving)
Calories
320
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
10g
Instructions
Activate yeast: Mix yeast with warm water (40°C/105°F). Let sit 5 mins until frothy.
Tip: Use a thermometer – water over 43°C kills yeast!
Make dough: Combine flour + salt. Add yeast mixture. Knead 10 mins until smooth.
Tip: Pass the “windowpane test” – stretch dough until translucent.
First rise: Oil bowl, cover dough, rest 1 hour until doubled.
Preheat oven: Place pizza stone in oven. Heat to 250°C (480°F) for 30 mins.
Shape dough: Roll into 30cm circle. Spread sauce, leave 1cm border.
Add toppings: Tear mozzarella over sauce. Drizzle olive oil.
Bake: Slide onto stone. Cook 8–10 mins until crust blisters.