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- 1
Make dough
Combine warm water and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, olive oil, salt, and sugar. Mix until dough forms.
- 2
Knead
Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in oiled bowl, cover, let rise 1 hour.
- 3
Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven.
- 4
Shape dough
Punch down dough and divide in half. Roll each into a 12-inch circle.
- 5
Top pizza
Spread crushed tomatoes on dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with mozzarella slices.
- 6
Bake
Bake 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Finish
Top with fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil.
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Margherita Pizza
Created by: Gather
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Make doughCombine warm water and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, olive oil, salt, and sugar. Mix until dough forms.
- KneadKnead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in oiled bowl, cover, let rise 1 hour.
- Preheat ovenPreheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven.
- Shape doughPunch down dough and divide in half. Roll each into a 12-inch circle.
- Top pizzaSpread crushed tomatoes on dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with mozzarella slices.
- BakeBake 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- FinishTop with fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil.
Notes & Tips
A pizza stone makes a huge difference in crust texture. Preheat it for at least 30 minutes.