Margherita Pizza

Blistered, chewy-crust pizza with crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. Simplicity done right.

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Margherita Pizza
Prep30 min
Cook12 min
Total42 min
Servings2
Difficultymedium
Calories600 kcal
CuisineItalian
Comfort FoodKid FriendlyVegetarian

Instructions

  1. Mix dough, knead briefly, and prove until doubled, ideally overnight in the fridge.

  2. Stretch into a thin round on a floured peel — leave a puffy rim.

  1. Spread a thin layer of tomato, dot with mozzarella.

  2. Bake on a stone at the hottest oven setting 8–12 minutes until blistered.

  3. Finish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

💡 Tips

A cold overnight prove develops flavour and makes the dough easier to stretch. Less sauce and cheese than you think — let the crust shine.

📝 Notes

No pizza stone? A preheated upside-down baking tray works in a pinch.

Nutrition per serving

600kcal
24gProtein
78gCarbs
21gFat
4gFiber
6gSugar

Frequently asked

Can I freeze the dough?

Yes, after the first prove. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

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