CLASSIC MARGHERITA PIZZA
An enduring Italian favorite, this simple pie needs nothing more than tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil to shine.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Makes one 13-inch round pizza
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with rack in lower third lined with a pizza stone or baking sheet. Turn dough out onto a pizza peel or thin wooden cutting board dusted with semolina (do not punch down). Starting in center and using both hands, press down and outward with your fingertips, rotating dough occasionally. Gradually work toward edges, leaving a 1-inch border of undisturbed dough, until it's stretched to an approximately 13-inch round.
- Lightly drizzle dough with oil; season with salt and pepper. Gently spread sauce evenly to just inside border, top evenly with mozzarella, and sprinkle with Parmigiano. With one quick forward-and-back jerking motion, slide pizza from peel onto stone. (This is not the moment to hesitate! Be brave and bold, and the pizza will slide off the peel.)
- Bake until crust is puffed, golden brown in places, and set on bottom, and cheese is bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer pizza to a wire rack; let cool 2 to 3 minutes. Top with basil and pepper flakes, slice, and serve immediately.
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Nina
[email protected]This pizza is amazing! I love the combination of flavors.
lily ngema
[email protected]I've made this pizza many times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect pizza for a party or a casual dinner.
INFINITUM
[email protected]This pizza is so delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Ayaz ghani
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect pizza recipe for beginners.
TORGOM MANUKYAN
[email protected]This pizza is the best! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
billyraybob jr. beavertwil
[email protected]I love this pizza recipe. It's my go-to recipe when I'm craving pizza.
Samuel Lloyd
[email protected]This pizza is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.
Laizer Mbonani
[email protected]I've tried many different pizza recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Ee Ee
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Ayobami Monnie
[email protected]I made this pizza for a party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect party food.
illyana rasputin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pizza, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!
Omid Hotak
[email protected]This is my favorite pizza recipe. I've made it many times and it always turns out great.
Md Redon
[email protected]I made this pizza last night and it was a hit! The crust was perfect and the toppings were flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Trap Tap
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The pizza was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.