PIZZA MARGHERITA
This is pizza at its purest perfection, as it is encountered in Italy or on the French Rivera. The toppings are simple but the result is anything but! For perfect pizza dough try Recipe #236785!
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories European
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 14 inch pizza
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put pizza stone on oven floor if using a gas oven; on the lowest rack if using electric oven (remove all other racks in either case).
- Preheat oven to highest temperature (500). Allow about 1 hour to preheat the stone.
- Prepare the Topping:.
- Combine tomatoes, salt and 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Simmer stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to about 1 cup (10-15 minutes). Tranfers to bowl to cool.
- Toss together mozzarella and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Shape the dough: See Recipe #236785.
- Assemble and bake the pizza:.
- Sprinkle baker's peel with 1 tablespoon cornmeal. Carefully slide dough onto peel, then jerk peel once or twice: If dough sticks, lift it and sprinkle a little more cornmeal underneath.
- Optional: rub slit clove of garlic over dough.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough, leaving 1/2 inch border and top sauce with mozzarella.
- Line up far edge of peel with far edge of stone and tilt peel, jerking it gently to start pizza moving. When edge of pizza touches stone, quickly pull back peel to transfer pizza to stone (do not pull pizza back).
- Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbling, about 8 minutes. Slide peel under pizza to remove from oven, then scatter basil leaves on top.
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[email protected]This pizza was a hit! Everyone at my party loved it. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Maha Azooz
[email protected]I loved this pizza! The crust was crispy and the toppings were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
EY YEAMIN
[email protected]This pizza was amazing! The crust was perfectly cooked and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
You Sif
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of pizza and this recipe did not disappoint. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tesfaye Eyesuse Tesfahun
[email protected]This pizza is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The dough is easy to work with and the toppings can be customized to your liking. I highly recommend this recipe.
Bobby Shottar
[email protected]I made this pizza for a weeknight dinner and it was a huge success. The whole family loved it and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Mokgosi Solutions
[email protected]This pizza was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy crust and the flavorful toppings. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Hellen Troy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pizza, but this recipe changed my mind. The crust was so light and airy, and the toppings were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if they're not a fan of pizza.
AARON BOUGHER
[email protected]This pizza is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The crust is always crispy and the toppings are always fresh and flavorful. I love that I can customize it with my favorite toppings.
Rotshidzwa Zwavhude
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making pizza at home, but this recipe proved me wrong. It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were amazing. The pizza was crispy and flavorful, and the toppings were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making
Melinda Wood
[email protected]I've tried many pizza recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough is so easy to work with and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pizza.
ilyes nafouti
[email protected]I made this pizza for my family and they loved it! The kids especially enjoyed the gooey cheese and the tangy sauce. It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Allen Gordon
[email protected]This pizza was absolutely delicious! The crust was perfectly crispy and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.