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Hand-Formed Dough with Crushed Tomatoes and Mozzarella Layer

Traditional Italian pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil on a soft, chewy crust.

60 minutes4 servings
Hand-Formed Dough with Crushed Tomatoes and Mozzarella Layer
Photo: Dale Cruse from San Francisco, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix 500g 00 flour with 10g salt and 10g yeast. Gradually add 300ml water and knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  2. Roll out the dough into a round shape, about 30cm in diameter. Transfer to a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
  3. Spread 200g crushed San Marzano tomatoes over the dough, leaving a border. Tear 200g fresh mozzarella and place on top.
  4. Bake at 250°C (480°F) for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil and olive oil before serving.

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