SIMPLE PIZZA MARGHERITA
You can substitute all-purpose flour for semolina flour. The best way to put the pizzas in the oven is with a pizza peel, a flat, shovel-like tool. Prepare pizza on the peel, and with a firm flick of the wrist, slide pizza onto a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Yield Makes two 14-by-7-inch pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the dough: Pour water into the bowl of an electric mixer. Add sugar and yeast; stir until yeast has dissolved. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add oil, flours, and salt. Fit mixer with paddle attachment; mix until combined. Switch to dough hook; mix 5 minutes. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface, and knead a few times with floured hands until smooth and elastic. Transfer dough to a large oiled bowl, and turn to coat; cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 3 hours. (Alternatively, let dough rise in the refrigerator overnight.)
- Make the sauce: Pulse tomatoes in a blender until smooth; set aside. Put garlic and oil into a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until garlic sizzles, about 40 seconds. Add shallots; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool slightly. (Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.)
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Preheat a baking sheet. Punch down dough; transfer to a floured work surface. Divide dough in half. Set half aside, and cover with plastic wrap. Roll out remaining dough to 14 by 7 inches, 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle a pizza peel with semolina flour, and place rolled dough on top.
- Brush top of dough lightly with oil. Spread with 1/2 cup sauce, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with half the mozzarella. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and season with pepper.
- Slide pizza onto heated sheet in oven. Bake until dough is golden and cheese is bubbling, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, repeat process with remaining dough. Let each pizza cool slightly; top with half the basil. Cut into slices, and serve.
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Cringius v1
[email protected]This pizza was just okay. The crust was a bit too thick for my taste and the sauce was a bit too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to others.
Jessica Henk
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pizza turned out really dry. The crust was hard and the sauce was bland. I don't think I'll be making this recipe again.
Aidan Barrick
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pizza was delicious and my family loved it. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Chandana Silwa
[email protected]I had a great time making this pizza with my kids. They loved helping me stretch the dough and add the toppings. The pizza turned out great and we all enjoyed it.
AF Khan
[email protected]This pizza was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but overall it was still good. The crust was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less cheese next time.
Abishek “AbishekBhi” Bhi
[email protected]I've made this pizza several times now and it's always a hit. The dough is easy to work with and the toppings are endless. I love that I can customize it to my own liking.
jesse debraux
[email protected]This pizza was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The crust was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Aliesha Shepherd
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pizza, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The crust was thin and crispy, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Jakpa Emmanuel
[email protected]I made this pizza for my family and they all loved it! The dough was easy to work with and the toppings were delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.
LaSondra Lofton
[email protected]This is the best pizza recipe I've ever tried. The crust was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.