MARGHERITA
PIZZA
Named for the queen it was made to impress. A traditional crust with San Marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil.
BAKE
485°F
TIME
8 to 10 min
MAKES
1 pizza
TIP
or two minutes in a high-temperature pizza oven
INGREDIENTS
DOUGH
One ball of Basic Pizza Dough (or Advanced for a more nuanced crust)
SAUCE BASE
TOPPINGS BEFORE BAKING
TOPPINGS AFTER BAKING
METHOD
- Prepare one ball of Basic Pizza Dough (or Advanced Pizza Dough for a more nuanced crust) and bring it to room temperature.
- Strain the San Marzano tomatoes, removing stems and skin.
- Optionally blend the tomato and juice to the desired consistency.
- Mix the olive oil, garlic and salt. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, or in a small frying pan, then cool.
- Stretch the dough ball into a pizza base on a screen or floured peel.
- Spread the strained, crushed tomato onto the base.
- Pinch the fresh mozzarella into 1-inch chunks onto the base.
- Place fresh basil leaves on the base, covering well.
- Drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil onto the pizza.
- Bake in a gas or electric oven at 485 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or in a high-temperature pizza oven for two minutes.
- Drizzle the remaining garlic olive oil as needed.
- Lightly salt to taste.
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