Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

Pizza Dough:

    • 1 1/3 cup warm water
    • 2 1/4 teaspoon yeast
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 3 1/2 cups flour (all-purpose)

    Sauce:

      • 1 cup crushed San Marzano canned tomatoes
      • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
      • 1 garlic head, minced
      • 1 tablespoon olive oil
      • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
      • 1/4 teaspoon of salt

      Toppings:

        • 7 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut thin slices
        • Pepperoni
        • 5 – 6 large fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnishing

        Instructions

        1. 1 For dough: Whisk together water, sugar & yeast and wait 5 minutes.
        2. 2 You water mixture should look bubbly, if not your yeast did not activate. You will need to start over otherwise your dough will not rise properly.
        3. 3 Add oil, salt and flour and kneed until combined. about 10-15 minutes.
        4. 4 Lightly oil a large bowl with olive oil and cover the bowl with a wet paper towel. Let rise for 2 hours
        5. 5 Preheat oven to 550
        6. 6 For Sauce: heat olive oil in pot and add onions & garlic until fragrant.
        7. 7 Add rest of your sauce ingredients and simmer until your desired thickness
        8. 8 Turn dough out and cut into 4 equal pieces
        9. 9 Line your work surface with cornmeal, place dough onto to prevent sticking. Press out into desired shape, spoon your sauce & top with cheese and toppings of your choice.
        10. 10 Slide onto your pizza stone and bake for 7 minutes

        Tips:

        If your fresh mozzarella is a little damp, press extra moisture out with a paper towel.