Margherita pizza has the perfect blend of tangy tomatoes, rich mozzarella, and fresh basil atop a homemade, chewy crust. Bring the delight of Italian cooking into your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
▢1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast
▢1 teaspoon sugar
▢1/2 teaspoon salt
▢1/2 cup warm water
▢2 tablespoons olive oil
▢1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose or 00 flour
For the Sauce:
▢1/2 cup crushed canned tomatoes
▢1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
▢1/2 teaspoon salt
▢1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings:
▢1 teaspoon olive oil
▢4 ounces drained mozzarella pearls cut into bite-sized piec
Instructions
Continued on next page