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Classic Margherita Pizza with Pizza Dough

A traditional Margherita pizza with a crispy crust, made using a simple dough and fresh ingredients.

60 minutes4 servings
Classic Margherita Pizza with Pizza Dough
Photo: Sona Shrestha · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix 500g of bread flour with 10g of salt and 10g of yeast. Gradually add 300ml of water, kneading until smooth.
  2. Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature. Then refrigerate for 24 hours for better flavor.
  3. Preheat a conventional oven to 220°C (425°F).
  4. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the dough, add slices of fresh mozzarella, and top with basil leaves.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

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