Pizza Margherita

2 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a small mixing bowl, whisk together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until yeast is foamy.
  2. 2In a small mixing bowl, whisk together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until yeast is foamy.
  3. 3In a small mixing bowl, whisk together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until yeast is foamy.
  4. 4In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  5. 5In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  6. 6In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  7. 7Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until the dough comes together.
  8. 8Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until the dough comes together.
  9. 9Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until the dough comes together.
  10. 10Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  11. 11Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  12. 12Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  13. 13Transfer the dough to a large bowl coated with olive oil. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours, until doubled.
  14. 14Transfer the dough to a large bowl coated with olive oil. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours, until doubled.
  15. 15Transfer the dough to a large bowl coated with olive oil. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours, until doubled.
  16. 16Punch down the dough. Turn out and divide into 6-8 pieces; shape into balls.
  17. 17Punch down the dough. Turn out and divide into 6-8 pieces; shape into balls.
  18. 18Punch down the dough. Turn out and divide into 6-8 pieces; shape into balls.
  19. 19Place the balls onto a baking sheet, cover, and rest for 15 minutes.
  20. 20Place the balls onto a baking sheet, cover, and rest for 15 minutes.
  21. 21Place the balls onto a baking sheet, cover, and rest for 15 minutes.
  22. 22Press out the dough balls, creating a thicker rim. Stretch into a 9- to 10-inch round.
  23. 23Press out the dough balls, creating a thicker rim. Stretch into a 9- to 10-inch round.
  24. 24Press out the dough balls, creating a thicker rim. Stretch into a 9- to 10-inch round.
  25. 25Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat until it begins to smoke, about 5 minutes.
  26. 26Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat until it begins to smoke, about 5 minutes.
  27. 27Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat until it begins to smoke, about 5 minutes.
  28. 28Transfer a pizza round to the hot pan; cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly tanned and bubbly.
  29. 29Transfer a pizza round to the hot pan; cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly tanned and bubbly.
  30. 30Transfer a pizza round to the hot pan; cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly tanned and bubbly.
  31. 31Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes until the crust is dry. Repeat with remaining dough.
  32. 32Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes until the crust is dry. Repeat with remaining dough.
  33. 33Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes until the crust is dry. Repeat with remaining dough.
  34. 34Top each crust with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. Broil for 7-8 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is charred.
  35. 35Top each crust with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. Broil for 7-8 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is charred.
  36. 36Top each crust with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. Broil for 7-8 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is charred.
  37. 37Finish with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt.
  38. 38Finish with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt.
  39. 39Finish with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups warm water
  • 1.25 cups warm water
  • 1.25 cups warm water
  • 1.25 ounce packet active dry yeast
  • 1.25 ounce packet active dry yeast
  • 1.25 ounce packet active dry yeast
  • 1.5 teaspoons sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons sugar
  • 3.5 cups “00” flour
  • 3.5 cups “00” flour
  • 3.5 cups “00” flour
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups strained tomatoes
  • 2 cups strained tomatoes
  • 2 cups strained tomatoes
  • 0 fresh basil leaves
  • 0 fresh basil leaves
  • 0 fresh basil leaves
  • 0 fresh mozzarella
  • 0 fresh mozzarella
  • 0 fresh mozzarella
  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt

Equipment

mixing bowlforkwhiskwooden spoonknifebaking sheetlarge bowltowelcast iron panspatula