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Best Pizza Margherita

Margherita Pizza

Name: Best Pizza Margherita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 (17.6-ounce) DeLallo Pizza Dough Kit; 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water; DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 (28-ounce) can DeLallo Imported San Marzano Tomatoes, drained and diced; 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; Handful of fresh basil leaves; DeLallo Sea Salt Grinder; Freshly ground black pepper

Originating in Naples, the best margherita pizza is a traditional pie made up of fresh, simple ingredients—the heart of true Italian cuisine.

Prep Time

20min
Cook Time

15min
Resting Time

45min
Total Time

1hr 20min

Serving Size 4-6
Recipe Category Pizza
Recipe Cuisine Italian

Recipe By: DeLallo

Ingredients

1 (17.6-ounce) DeLallo Pizza Dough Kit
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 (28-ounce) can DeLallo Imported San Marzano Tomatoes, drained and diced
1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Handful of fresh basil leaves
DeLallo Sea Salt Grinder
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Combine flour mix and yeast packet in a large mixing bowl with 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water. Stir with a fork until dough begins to form.
Knead by hand for 3 minutes, or until dough is soft and smooth. Transfer to a clean, lightly oiled bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. (After this step, you can refrigerate for use within 1-3 days.)
Preheat oven to 450˚F. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Form pizza by hand on a lightly oiled baking pan or pizza stone.
Divide toppings between each crust. First, brush dough with olive oil. Then, top with San Marzano tomatoes and mozzarella rounds. Season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until crust is golden and toppings are browned. Serve topped with fresh basil.