Pizza Margherita

Make Pizza Margherita at home

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups (450 g) bread flour
• 1 1/3 cups (320 ml) warm water
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella, torn
• Fresh basil leaves
• Pinch of salt

How it's made

1. Stir flour, yeast, salt and water into a shaggy dough, then knead 8 to 10 minutes until smooth.
2. Cover and let rise 1 to 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight for better flavor.
3. Heat the oven and a pizza stone or baking sheet at the maximum temperature, at least 475 F (245 C), for 45 minutes.
4. Crush the tomatoes by hand with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
5. Divide dough into 3 balls and stretch each into a 10-inch round by hand.
6. Top with a thin layer of tomato and torn mozzarella.
7. Bake 6 to 8 minutes until the crust is blistered and the cheese bubbles.
8. Finish with basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.