Margherita Pizza
Total Time
Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.
Yield
6 servings
Margherita pizza is beautiful in its simplicity, showcasing the classic flavors of Italy with crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil leaves. We’ll show you how to make margherita pizza at home in a standard oven.
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- SAUCE:
- 3/4 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- TOPPINGS:
- 1/4 pound fresh sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 1 cup of flour. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 110°-115°; stir into dry ingredients. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 6-8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down; roll into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Cover with a clean kitchen towel; let rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine sauce ingredients, spoon over dough. Top with cheese slices. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and top with fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 326 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
This easy margherita pizza with fresh basil and oregano is a great way to spice up your weekday dinner routine. With crushed tomatoes, garlic and mozzarella cheese, it's full of authentic Italian flavor. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
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