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Classic Margherita Pizza
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 pizzas 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A simple and delicious Margherita pizza topped with fresh basil, mozzarella, and ripe tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm water and olive oil; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Place the rolled dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread crushed tomatoes evenly on the dough, season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange mozzarella slices on top and add fresh basil leaves.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool briefly, then slice and serve.
Notes
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pizza, Margherita, Italian, vegetarian, homemade pizza