Pizza Margherita

An authentic homemade Pizza Margherita recipe inspired by Italian traditions.

For the dough

• Flour 800 g
• Water 0.5 l
• Salt 25 g
• Dry yeast 1 g
• Sugar 10 g
• Olive oil 25 g

For the topping

• AzərSüd grated mozzarella cheese 300 g
• Canned peeled tomatoes 200 g
• Fresh green basil 1 bunch
• Olive oil

Method

1. 1.Mix the dry yeast into the flour. In a separate bowl, dissolve the salt in water.
2. 2.Add most of the flour to the water and mix, then gradually add the rest of the flour until dough forms.
3. 3.Add the sugar and olive oil, knead for 20 minutes, then cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
4. 4.Divide the dough into 4–6 portions, shape into balls, cover, and let ferment for 6–8 hours.
5. 5.Stretch each dough ball by hand and place onto baking paper.
6. 6.Spread blended tomato sauce over the base, top with AzərSüd mozzarella cheese, and optionally drizzle with olive oil.
7. 7.Invert a baking sheet and preheat the oven to its maximum temperature.
8. 8.Transfer the pizza on the baking paper directly onto the hot baking sheet and bake until the crust is done (about 10 minutes at 275°C).
9. 9.Once baked, garnish the pizza with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.