Classic Homemade Pizza Margherita
Традиционно ястие · Italian
The quintessential Neapolitan pizza, featuring a simple yet perfect harmony of San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil on a hand-stretched dough.
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Съставки
- Pizza dough (00 flour, water, yeast, salt)500g
- San Marzano tomatoes, crushed400g
- Fresh mozzarella (fior di latte or buffalo mozzarella)250g
- Fresh basil leaves1 bunch
- Extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Стъпки
- 1
Prepare the pizza dough according to your preferred recipe, allowing for at least 1-2 hours of rising time.
- 2
Preheat your oven to the highest possible temperature (ideally 250°C/480°F or higher), with a pizza stone or steel inside if available.
- 3
Stretch the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12-14 inches in diameter, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
- 4
Spread the crushed San Marzano tomatoes evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Season lightly with salt.
- 5
Tear or slice the fresh mozzarella and distribute it evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 6
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- 7
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (onto the pizza stone/steel if using).
- 8
Bake for 7-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and puffed, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Remove from oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over the top, and season with a little black pepper if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
