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Italian Margherita Pizza freshly baked with basil and mozzarella

Traditional Margherita Pizza


Ingredients

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  • 500g (3 ¾ cups) Tipo “00” flour

  • 325ml (1 ⅓ cups) lukewarm water

  • 10g (2 tsp) sea salt

  • 2g (½ tsp) active dry yeast

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)


Instructions

  • Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it foams.

  • Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and combine until it forms a rough dough.

  • Knead the dough: Turn it onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  • First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled.

 

  • Portion and rest: Divide into 2–3 equal balls, cover, and let them rest for 30 more minutes.