PIZZA MARGHERITA
This is pizza at its purest perfection, as it is encountered in Italy or on the French Rivera. The toppings are simple but the result is anything but! For perfect pizza dough try Recipe #236785!
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories European
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 14 inch pizza
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put pizza stone on oven floor if using a gas oven; on the lowest rack if using electric oven (remove all other racks in either case).
- Preheat oven to highest temperature (500). Allow about 1 hour to preheat the stone.
- Prepare the Topping:.
- Combine tomatoes, salt and 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Simmer stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to about 1 cup (10-15 minutes). Tranfers to bowl to cool.
- Toss together mozzarella and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Shape the dough: See Recipe #236785.
- Assemble and bake the pizza:.
- Sprinkle baker's peel with 1 tablespoon cornmeal. Carefully slide dough onto peel, then jerk peel once or twice: If dough sticks, lift it and sprinkle a little more cornmeal underneath.
- Optional: rub slit clove of garlic over dough.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough, leaving 1/2 inch border and top sauce with mozzarella.
- Line up far edge of peel with far edge of stone and tilt peel, jerking it gently to start pizza moving. When edge of pizza touches stone, quickly pull back peel to transfer pizza to stone (do not pull pizza back).
- Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbling, about 8 minutes. Slide peel under pizza to remove from oven, then scatter basil leaves on top.
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Salisu Alhassan
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! I love pizza and I'm always looking for new recipes to try.
Saif Islam
[email protected]This pizza is so delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit with my family.
Md Mojad
[email protected]I made this pizza for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Muhammad ilyas Khan
[email protected]I've never made pizza before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pizza turned out great and I'm so proud of myself!
Abrash Satti
[email protected]This pizza recipe is a disaster! The crust was raw and the toppings were all over the place. I don't recommend this recipe.
Paballo Raseala
[email protected]This pizza was just okay. The crust was a bit too thick for my taste and the toppings were a bit bland. I wouldn't make this recipe again.
Saidi mbinga
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pizza was delicious and the crust was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Musami Awan
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the pizza always turns out great. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Tahir Ashraf
[email protected]This pizza was amazing! The crust was fluffy and the toppings were perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe.
Gabriela Martinez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pizza, but this recipe changed my mind. The pizza was so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.
Puyi Simbonge
[email protected]This pizza recipe is a keeper! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the pizza turned out perfectly. I'll be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Shaikh Iqra
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The pizza was easy to make and tasted just like the ones I get from my favorite pizzeria.
Jose Tabanico
[email protected]This pizza was absolutely delicious! The crust was perfectly crispy and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I especially loved the gooey cheese and the tangy sauce. I'll definitely be making this pizza again soon!