Classic Margherita Pizza
This Margherita pizza recipe is a true classic, with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a delicious homemade crust.
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Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 cup water lukewarm
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Pizza Toppings
- tomato sauce preferably homemade
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the water, yeast and sugar in a bowl. Rest for 5 minutes.
- Combine the flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and knead until you get a soft ball.
- Place in a bowl and cover. Let rise for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough and form pizzas.
- Top the pizzas with tomato sauce, mozzarella slices, and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Cook for 15 minutes on the pizza stone.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1250mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 6mg
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