Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a simple pizza made with just a few ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. The key to making a great Pizza Margherita is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The tomatoes should be ripe and juicy, the mozzarella cheese should be fresh and creamy, and the basil should be fresh and fragrant. If you can find good quality ingredients, you will be well on your way to making a delicious Pizza Margherita.
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MARGHERITA PIZZA
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 (13 by 18-inch) pizza
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put a jelly roll pan or a half sheet pan in the oven.
- Begin by making the tomato sauce. In a large saute pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the minced garlic, thyme and oregano. Cook until just fragrant then add the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Lower the heat and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes to reduce and concentrate the flavor. Shut off the heat and set aside.
- Take the preheated jelly roll pan out of the oven and drizzle some olive oil over the entire surface. Cut the dough into 2 pieces and reserve 1 piece for another use. Stretch the pizza dough out so it is just bigger than the pan, then lay it inside the pan, so the dough comes up the sides to form a crust on the rim. Smear with tomato sauce then tear up the mozzarella and scatter it evenly over the top of the pie. Tear the basil leaves, spread them over the top and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Give it a final season with salt and pepper, to taste, then bake in the hot oven until golden and bubbly, about 15 to 18 minutes
- In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and water and stir gently to dissolve. Let the mixture stand until the yeast comes alive and starts to foam, 5 to 10 minutes.
- If you're using a stand mixer, combine the salt and flour to the bowl and pulse a few times to mix. Add the yeast mixture, at the lowest speed, until the flour incorporates. When the dough starts to come together, increase the speed to medium and mix until the dough gathers into a ball. This should take about 2 minutes. Add the olive oil and pulse a few more times. Stop the machine periodically to scrape the dough off the hook. Get a feel for the dough as you're making it by squeezing a small amount together between your thumb and fingers. If it's crumbly, add more water, if it's sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over itself a few times, kneading until it's smooth and elastic.
- If you're making the dough by hand, add the yeast mixture to a large bowl and stir in the salt and the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Then begin stirring in the flour. When the mixture becomes too stiff to stir with a spoon, knead in the rest of the flour by hand, adding just enough so that the dough is soft but not too sticky. As you work, squeeze a small amount of dough together between your thumb and fingers. If it's crumbly, add more water; if it's sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Form the dough into a round and put it into a lightly oiled bowl, turning it over to coat the dough entirely with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot (i.e., over a gas pilot light) until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven, cut into slices and serve. .
PIZZA MARGHERITA
A classic Pizza Margherita, named for Queen Margherita of Italy, shows off the colors of the Italian flag with red tomatoes, white mozzarella and fresh green basil. It's so scrumptious that you'll be glad the recipe makes not one but two 13-inch pizzas! -Loretta Lawrence, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 pizzas (8 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to two greased 14-in. pizza pans; build up edges slightly. Cover with a clean kitchen towel; let rest for 10 minutes., Spoon tomatoes over dough. Top with basil, oregano, cheese, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AUTHENTIC PIZZA MARGHERITA
Inspired by the pizza at Bar Del Corso, this Pizza Margherita features tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil, with just a hint of sea salt.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pizza Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Mix water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- Stir half the flour mixture into yeast mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When dough pulls together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, then place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Punch dough down, divide into 4 equal pieces, and form each into a ball.
- Preheat oven with a pizza stone to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Stretch out and pat 1 dough ball to form a circle 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Place dough on a lightly floured pizza peel. Top with 1/2 cup of tomato sauce and spread to cover within an inch of the edge of the dough. Arrange 5 slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce, then place 5 basil leaves on top. Drizzle pizza with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Repeat for 3 remaining dough balls.
- Slide each pizza onto the pizza stone in the preheated oven. Bake until cheese is bubbly and the underside of the crust is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 965.9 calories, Carbohydrate 105.8 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 2187.4 mg, Sugar 6 g
PIZZA MARGHERITA FROM FLEISCHMANN'S®
Enjoy this traditional pizza with a thin crust.
Provided by ARGO, KARO and FLEISCHMANN'S
Categories ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add very warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky. Knead** on a floured surface, adding additional flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. (If using RapidRise Yeast, let dough rest at this point for 10 minutes.)
- Pat dough with floured hands to fill greased pizza pan or baking sheet. OR roll dough on a floured counter to 12-inch circle; place in greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Form a rim by pinching the edge of the dough.
- For toppings: Combine oil and garlic; brush over crust. Top with freshly ground sea salt. Add tomato slices and basil; sprinkle with cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of Italian herb seasoning.
- Bake on lowest oven rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1694 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
PIZZA MARGHERITA FROM FLEISCHMANN'S®
Enjoy this traditional pizza with a thin crust.
Provided by Fleischmann's Yeast
Categories ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add very warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky. Knead** on a floured surface, adding additional flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. (If using RapidRise Yeast, let dough rest at this point for 10 minutes.)
- Pat dough with floured hands to fill greased pizza pan or baking sheet. OR roll dough on a floured counter to 12-inch circle; place in greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Form a rim by pinching the edge of the dough.
- For toppings: Combine oil and garlic; brush over crust. Top with freshly ground sea salt. Add tomato slices and basil; sprinkle with cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of Italian herb seasoning.
- Bake on lowest oven rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1694 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
PIZZA MARGHERITA
Categories Cheese Pork Tomato Appetizer Bake Quick & Easy Mozzarella Basil Spring Prosciutto Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 2 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly sprinkle heavy large baking sheet with flour. Unfold dough on prepared baking sheet. Stretch and/or roll dough to 9x12-inch rectangle. Sprinkle tomatoes, then prosciutto and basil over dough, leaving 1-inch border. Top with cheese.
- Bake pizza until cheese melts and crust is golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer pizza to work surface. Cut into squares and serve hot.
PIZZA MARGHERITA FROM FLEISCHMANN'S®
Enjoy this traditional pizza with a thin crust.
Provided by ARGO, KARO and FLEISCHMANN'S
Categories ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add very warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky. Knead** on a floured surface, adding additional flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. (If using RapidRise Yeast, let dough rest at this point for 10 minutes.)
- Pat dough with floured hands to fill greased pizza pan or baking sheet. OR roll dough on a floured counter to 12-inch circle; place in greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Form a rim by pinching the edge of the dough.
- For toppings: Combine oil and garlic; brush over crust. Top with freshly ground sea salt. Add tomato slices and basil; sprinkle with cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of Italian herb seasoning.
- Bake on lowest oven rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1694 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
PIZZA MARGHERITA FROM FLEISCHMANN'S®
Enjoy this traditional pizza with a thin crust.
Provided by ARGO, KARO and FLEISCHMANN'S
Categories ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add very warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky. Knead** on a floured surface, adding additional flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. (If using RapidRise Yeast, let dough rest at this point for 10 minutes.)
- Pat dough with floured hands to fill greased pizza pan or baking sheet. OR roll dough on a floured counter to 12-inch circle; place in greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Form a rim by pinching the edge of the dough.
- For toppings: Combine oil and garlic; brush over crust. Top with freshly ground sea salt. Add tomato slices and basil; sprinkle with cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of Italian herb seasoning.
- Bake on lowest oven rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1694 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
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 your pizza a chewy texture.
- Don't overcrowd your pizza. Too many toppings will make it soggy and difficult to cook.
- Bake your pizza at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust.
- Let your pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing. This will help to prevent the cheese from oozing out.
Conclusion:
Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a simple pizza that is made with just a few ingredients, but it is packed with flavor. With its crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and melted cheese, Pizza Margherita is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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