Easy Pizza Margherita
This easy Pizza Margherita recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. The classic combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil creates a delicious and flavorful pizza that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Ingredients
Pizza dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Pizza ingredients
- 5 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Tomato sauce
- 7 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Add the warm water and olive oil to the bowl and stir until a sticky dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean towel. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 30 minutes. Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it out to your desired thickness and shape.
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it out to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together crushed tomatoes, olive oil garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread the sauce evenly over the pizza dough.
- Arrange the sliced mozzarella over the sauce. Drizzle the pizza with olive oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Top the pizza with fresh basil leaves and slice into pieces. Enjoy!