🇮🇹 Italy recipe
Margherita Pizza
The quintessential Neapolitan pizza, born in 1889 in honor of Queen Margherita of Italy. A pillowy, charred crust topped with sweet San Marzano tomato sauce, creamy fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Simple perfection.
Prep20 mins + 2 hr rise
Cook8-10 mins per pizza
Serves3
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 500g tipo 00 flour (such as Caputo)
- 325ml lukewarm water (about 25°C)
- 10g fine sea salt
- 3g active dry yeast (or 7g fresh yeast)
- 400g San Marzano tomatoes (one 14oz can, drained)
- 250g fresh fior di latte mozzarella (or mozzarella di bufala)
- Fresh basil leaves (about 10-12 leaves)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of fine sea salt for the sauce
- Semolina flour for dusting
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 440
- Protein
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 52 g
- Fat
- 18 g
