Italian · Italy
Margherita Pizza with Cold-Fermented Dough
A traditional Italian pizza with a deep-flavored dough, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
18 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, combine 500g flour, 300ml water, and 10g salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 48 hours to develop flavor and texture.
- After fermentation, gently punch down the dough and divide into four equal portions. Roll each into a ball and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat evenly.
- On a floured surface, stretch each dough ball into a 10-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
- Spread 2-3 tablespoons of tomato sauce over each dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with 80g fresh mozzarella slices and 4-5 basil leaves. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbly. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.





