Expert Homemade Margherita Pizza

 

Preparation Time:

25 min

Difficulty:

Expert

Ingredients:

• 250g of all-purpose flour
• 150ml of warm water
• 1g of active dry yeast
• 1g of sugar
• 5g of salt
• 15ml of olive oil
• 200g of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 100g of canned San Marzano tomatoes
• Fresh basil leaves (to taste)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Pizza stone
• Rolling pin
• Pizza cutter
• Oven
• Mixing bowl

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, warm water, yeast, sugar, and salt to create the dough.
• Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size (if time permits).
• Preheat the oven to the highest setting (around 250°C or 482°F) and place the pizza stone inside.
• On a floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness.
• Spread the canned San Marzano tomatoes on the dough, leaving a small border.
• Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute evenly on the pizza.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
• Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
• Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and allow to cool for a minute before slicing.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 500kcal
• Carbs: 60g
• Proteins: 20g
• Fats: 25g