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

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.

Qasim Joyia
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The pizza turned out great! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the fresh basil. It added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fanta N Kamara
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I'm a big fan of Margherita pizza and this recipe did not disappoint. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese. It was the perfect pizza for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Sphe Vusi
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This pizza was a breeze to make and it turned out so delicious. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Iftikhar Shah
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The pizza turned out great! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the fresh basil. It added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bishal Woli
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I'm a big fan of Margherita pizza and this recipe did not disappoint. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese. It was the perfect pizza for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Tameya Jackson
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This pizza was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


BE LOVED
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The pizza turned out great! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the fresh basil. It added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abdullah Kaleem
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I'm a big fan of Margherita pizza and this recipe did not disappoint. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese. It was the perfect pizza for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Farah Ashour
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This pizza was a breeze to make and it turned out so delicious. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Wania KK
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The pizza turned out great! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the fresh basil. It added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Khalil Scales
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This pizza was a great success! The crust was perfectly crispy and the toppings were flavorful and fresh. The mozzarella cheese melted perfectly and the basil added a nice pop of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Samy
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I'm a big fan of Margherita pizza and this recipe did not disappoint. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese. It was the perfect pizza for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Forged Success
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This pizza was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy and the toppings were flavorful and fresh. I especially loved the basil which added a nice pop of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Free Gsmes
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I was a little skeptical about using a quick-rise dough, but I was pleasantly surprised. The dough was easy to work with and the pizza turned out great. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Kimberly Dorsey
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I'm not usually a fan of quick-rise pizza dough, but this recipe changed my mind. The dough was easy to work with and the pizza cooked up beautifully. The toppings were simple but delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


JOSEPHINE WANJIKU
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This pizza was a hit! The crust was perfectly crispy and the toppings were flavorful and fresh. I especially loved the gooey mozzarella cheese. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.