BEST HOMEMADE MARGHERITA PIZZA

My search for the best homemade margherita pizza (made in a standard oven with everyday ingredients) is over! You’ll want to make this homemade pizza recipe over and over again. For step-by-step dough instructions, check out the margherita pizza video below! 

Recipes by Laura - abeautifulplate

INGREDIENTS:

Homemade Pizza Dough:

• 2.5 cups (300 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast (I use this brand)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 7 ounces warm water (105 degrees F – 115 degrees F)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons semolina or all-purpose flour, for the pizza peel (divided)

Pizza Toppings:

• 1 cup pureed or crushed San Marzano (or Italian plum) canned tomatoes
• 2-3 fresh garlic cloves, minced with a garlic press
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2-3 large pinches of kosher salt
• 2 – 3 tablespoons finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving (I use my microplane)
• 7 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (*preferably fresh mozzarella not packed in water)
• 5 – 6 large fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnishing
• crushed dried red pepper flakes (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare Pizza Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add the warm water and olive oil, and stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until the dough just begins to come together. It will seem shaggy and dry, but don’t worry.

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