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Pizza napoletana CONTEMPORANEA con BIGA impastando a MANO - Cottura forno a LEGNA

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Wood Fired Margherita Pizza

Cultural Context

Originating from Naples, Italy, Margherita Pizza is a symbol of Italian culinary tradition, representing the colors of the Italian flag with its red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil. Traditionally enjoyed as a simple yet flavorful dish, it has become a global favorite, with countless variations emerging worldwide.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
pizza dough
tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella
basil leaves
olive oil
salt
black pepper
parmesan cheese

fresh mozzarella

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat, while shredded mozzarella is often cheaper and more accessible.

parmesan cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: nutritional yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while grated pecorino can be less expensive.

1

Prepare the biga (a type of pre-ferment) by mixing flour and water, allowing it to ferment for a specified time.

2

Mix the biga with additional flour and water to create the pizza dough by hand.

3

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

4

Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size.

5

Shape the dough into pizza bases.

6

Top with desired ingredients.

7

Bake in a wood-fired oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

stretchingbaking

Equipment Needed

wood-fired oven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Margherita PizzaPizza Margherita
Local Name: Pizza Margherita al forno a legna

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