Best 2 Margherita Pizza Topping Recipes

The Margherita pizza, a classic Italian dish, is a delightful combination of flavors that has captured the hearts of pizza lovers worldwide. Its simple yet perfect topping of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil is a testament to the power of quality ingredients. Whether you're looking to recreate the authentic taste of a Neapolitan pizzeria at home or simply want to indulge in a delicious and satisfying meal, discovering the best recipe for Margherita pizza topping is key.

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MARGHERITA PIZZA TOPPING

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This is our favorite pizza topping--very simple, delicious and relatively healthy. I buy a ball of dough from a local grocer to save time and effort, but feel free to use any dough of your preference.

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories European

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

14 ounces pizza dough, prepared
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, sliced thin into rings and then separated
3 -4 tomatoes, sliced thin
2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or 2 -3 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, dried
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into thumb-sized pieces (or 1 cup shredded mozzarella)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Form dough to a medium pizza stone or pan per package instructions.
Brush surface of dough with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with garlic.
Arrange separated onion rings evenly atop garlic, leaving 1/2-inch space for pizza edge.
Arrange tomato slices atop onions, overlapping slightly for maximum coverage.
Sprinkle basil and red pepper flakes atop tomatoes and pizza edge.
Arrange mozzarella evenly atop tomatoes.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese atop mozzarella and pizza edge.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden, and cheese begins to bubble and brown.
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
Slice into eighths, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 200.2, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 7.4

QUICK RISE PIZZA MARGHERITA (WITH TOPPING VARIATIONS)

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This recipe was created while teaching the 2013 cooking elective, "Cuisine Around the World", at my daughter's charter school. This is one of the recipes I used for our "visit" to Italy. It was a creation that resulted after reducing several recipes down to an individual pizza sized dough amount, and testing them by making the dough in a small bowl, and kneading on a small amount of waxed paper. I wanted each student to be able to make their own individual pizza dough and pizza. This recipe makes a whole, family-sized pie, but you can divide the dough into 4 individual pies. I made this pizza a Margherita for the lesson, but feel free to use other toppings to make your favorite; Hawaiian, pepperoni, veggie, meat lovers, chicken BBQ, chicken and ranch; etc.

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories European

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup warm water (110 -120 degrees)
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon active dry yeast (or one packet will work)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons brown sugar
olive oil (for brushing on dough)
1 cup pizza sauce (to taste)
italian seasoning, to taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 roma tomatoes, diced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°, and spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle a little cornmeal over the spray.
Heat water in microwave for 20 seconds, or use hot tap water heated to 110 - 120 degrees. Add white sugar and sea salt. Stir to dissolve.
Add yeast, stir to dissolve, and cover with a towel. Let proof for 10 minutes. (The yeast should bubble and puff up, if not, then your yeast is no good. Start over with new yeast.).
Combine flour and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, add yeast mixture, and stir with a spoon until you can no longer stir it. Now use your hands to continue mixing and kneading the dough ball. Use additional flour on your hands to keep the dough from sticking. Knead dough for at least 10 minutes, then shape dough into one large round, or divide into four pieces for individual pies, and place on cookie sheet.
Brush a thin coat of olive oil over dough, and then spread on sauce.
Sprinkle sauce with Italian seasoning, cheese, basil and tomatoes.
Cook for 5 - 10 minutes, but watch closely after 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pizza.
Make sure your dough is well-kneaded and rested. This will help it to rise properly and give it a chewy texture.
Don't overcrowd the pizza. Too many toppings will make it soggy.
Bake the pizza at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust.
Use a pizza stone or baking sheet. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the pizza from sticking.
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing. This will help to prevent the toppings from sliding off.

Conclusion:

Margherita pizza is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people all over the world. It is a simple pizza, but it is also very delicious. By following the tips above, you can make a Margherita pizza that is sure to impress your friends and family.