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Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza with Crisp Crust

A variation of the classic Margherita pizza with a crispier crust achieved through a longer fermentation process.

40 minutes4 servings
Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza with Crisp Crust
Photo: Radhika41 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Make pizza dough and let it ferment for 48 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat oven to 275°C (525°F) with a pizza stone inside.
  3. On a floured surface, stretch dough into a 12-inch oval shape.
  4. Spread a thin layer of tomato puree over the dough.
  5. Top with mozzarella di bufala and fresh basil leaves.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is crisp and the cheese is melted.

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