

Margherita Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Margherita pizza (occasionally called Margarita pizza) is a traditional Neopolitan pizza made with fresh ingredients and a tasty homemade crust. Our recipe shows you how to make your own homemade pizza dough that bakes up into a beautiful, golden brown base that compliments the fresh mozzarella, olive oil and basil. This recipe is deliciously light and tasty — sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. So switch things up a little and make one or two of these pizzas for your next party or movie night.
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Skill LevelBeginnerAmountAbout 8 servings
Ingredients
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/3 + 1/2 cup warm water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1/2 cup pizza sauce
8 oz. mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
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- In medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, salt and garlic powder.
- In large bowl, combine yeast, sugar and 1/3 cup warm water; let sit until yeast begins to bubble, about 5-8 minutes. Add oil and flour mixture. Mix with electric mixer on low speed using dough hook while slowly adding remaining water; mix until dough forms ball, adding 1/4 -1/3 cup additional flour as needed.
- Rub inside of large bowl with oil. Form dough into ball, place in bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature about 1 hour, or until dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Dust pizza pan with cornmeal.
- Press down on dough to deflate. Dust work surface generously with flour. Roll dough into 12 in. circle. Transfer dough to prepared pan. Poke dough with fork.
- Bake 15-17 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Remove pan to cooling grid. Spoon sauce over crust; bake 5 minutes. Top with cheese; bake an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese has melted. Remove pan to cooling grid; let cool slightly. Top with basil leaves and red pepper flakes; serve warm.
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