CHRISTIAN PETRONI'S MARGHERITA PIZZA
Possibly the ultimate pizza recipe, the combination of tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil proves that simplicity is beautiful. Martha and Christian Petroni made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 503.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Yield Makes one 12-inch pizza
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to the highest temperature possible with a pizza stone on the upper rack, for 1 hour.
- Stretch pizza dough with your fingers, working in a circular motion, with your fingers positioned between the center of the dough and the edge, forming a rough disk that will gradually become thiner as you proceed. Then toss dough between the palms of your hands, allowing gravity to stretch it, and the center becomes thinner. Use your fists to move the dough in a circular motion to further stretch it, until it is about 12 inches in diameter, with the edge being slightly thicker. Place dough on a pizza peel lightly sprinkled with semolina to ensure it won't stick.
- Using a small ladle, evenly spread tomato sauce over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Distribute mozzarella uniformly over sauce; garnish with basil leaves. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano, and drizzle with one tablespoon olive oil.
- When transferring pizza to the heated pizza stone in the oven, use one continuous, but quick, jerking motion. Once in the oven, turn the oven off, and turn broiler to high, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Serve drizzled with remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
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Faheem Magsi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times in the future.
Ilma Haadharaaw
[email protected]I made this pizza last night and it was delicious! The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more garlic to the sauce.
Sheraz mobile Zone
[email protected]This is the best margherita pizza I've ever had! The crust is perfectly crispy and the toppings are so fresh and flavorful.
Ibrahim Mwashighadi
[email protected]I tried this recipe for a party I hosted last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pizza and I got so many compliments on it.
Boris Welcher
[email protected]I've made this pizza several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The dough is easy to work with and the toppings are simple but flavorful.
Dj Shakil
[email protected]This is my go-to margherita pizza recipe! The crust is crispy and flavorful, and the toppings are fresh and delicious. I love that I can make it in my own kitchen in just a few minutes.