Homemade Pizza Margarita Recipe – Authentic Italian Classic

Ingredients:

For the Dough (2 medium pizzas):

• 3 ½ cups (450g) all-purpose flour

• 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm water

• 2 tsp sugar

• 2 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp instant yeast (or 1 packet active dry yeast)

Pizza Margarita

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Ingredients:

For the Sauce:

• 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes or fresh tomatoes (blended)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano or fresh basil

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Dough

1. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit 5–10 min until frothy.

2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil; knead for 8–10 min until smooth and elastic.

3. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.

2. Prepare the Sauce

1. Heat olive oil in a pan; sauté garlic for 30 sec.

2. Add tomatoes, oregano/basil, salt, and pepper; simmer 15–20 min until thickened.

3. Shape & Assemble Pizza

1. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone or tray inside.

2. Punch down dough, divide in two, roll out thinly.

3. Spread sauce over dough, add mozzarella pieces evenly.

4. Bake

• Bake 7–10 min until crust is golden and cheese melts.

5. Serve

• Top with fresh basil and drizzle olive oil. Slice and enjoy!

Ingredients:

For the Topping:

• 250g fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces

• Fresh basil leaves

• Olive oil for drizzling

2 medium pizzas

7–10 minutes per pizza

20–30 minutes