Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian dish that captivates with its simplicity and flavor. Thin crust topped with a fragrant tomato sauce, juicy mozzarella, and fresh basil creates the perfect combination. Light and refreshing, it's perfect for connoisseurs of traditional flavors. Each serving of Margherita will give you a taste of Italy in every bite.

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Sift the flour into a bowl.

Step 2:

Add a pinch of salt to the flour and mix.

Step 3:

In a separate bowl, mix warm water and yeast.

Step 4:

Pour the diluted yeast into the flour and mix.

Step 5:

Add 50 ml of olive oil and knead the dough.

Step 6:

Place the kneaded dough in a warm place.

Step 7:

After 30-40 minutes, knead the dough lightly and roll it out with your hands or a rolling pin into a round pizza base 3-5 mm thick, remembering to leave some dough on the edges for the sides, which should be slightly raised.

Step 8:

Let's prepare the sauce. Add tomato paste, salt, sugar, olive oil, and basil to a blender and mix.

Step 9:

Spread the sauce over the rolled out dough, leaving the edges clean.

Step 10:

Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and pour it over the sauce, without touching the sides.

Step 11:

Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet.

Step 12:

Bake for 10-12 minutes in an oven preheated to 240 degrees.

Cooking tips

Don't add too much cheese, otherwise the cheese may overpower the flavor of the sauce and you'll end up with a completely different pizza.

You can choose any cheese, but the classic version is mozzarella. Sometimes Parmesan is added to mozzarella.

See also: Pizza recipes