Classic Pizza Margherita A Culinary Masterpiece

Bynews dail

Jan 28, 2025

Pizza MargheritaIngredients:
For the dough:
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups (375ml) warm water (105-115°F/40-46°C) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 1/2 cups (437g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon saltFor the toppings:
1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce 8 ounces (227g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 cup (25g) fresh basil leaves Salt and pepper, to taste Olive oil, for drizzling (optional)Instructions:
Make the dough:
1.
In a large bowl, whisk together the yeast, warm water, and sugar.
Let stand for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
2.
Stir in the olive oil.
3.
Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough just comes together.
4.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Assemble the pizza:
1.
Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
2.
Punch down the dough and divide it in half.
3.
Roll out one half of the dough into a 12-inch (30cm) circle.
4.
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled sheet pan.
5.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.
5cm) border around the edges.
6.
Top with the mozzarella cheese and basil leaves.
7.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8.
Repeat with the remaining dough and ingredients.
Bake:
1.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
2.
Remove from the oven and drizzle with olive oil, if desired.
3.
Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips:
For a crispier crust, preheat the sheet pan before placing the pizza on it.
You can use any type of tomato sauce you like.
If you don’t have fresh basil, you can use dried basil instead.
You can also add other toppings to your pizza, such as pepperoni, mushrooms, or onions.

Classic Pizza Margherita A Culinary Masterpiece

Bynews dail

By news dail

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