mealmanual.Search recipes →

Italian · Italy

Slow-Fermented Margherita Pizza with Buffalo Mozzarella

A Neapolitan-style pizza with a tangy, airy crust and fresh toppings

60 minutes4 servings
Slow-Fermented Margherita Pizza with Buffalo Mozzarella
Photo: Kurt Kaiser · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Start 48 hours before baking by mixing 500g flour, 300ml water, 10g salt, and 1g yeast to make a dough
  2. Refrigerate the dough, covered, for 48 hours to develop flavor and texture
  3. On baking day, remove dough from fridge and let it come to room temperature for 1 hour
  4. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface
  5. Spread 1 cup of homemade tomato sauce over the dough
  6. Add 200g sliced fresh mozzarella di bufala
  7. Top with 10-12 fresh basil leaves
  8. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle 1 tsp salt
  9. Bake on a preheated pizza stone at 500°F (260°C) for 8-10 minutes until crust is blistered and golden

More Italian recipes →