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Margarita Pizza

Cultural Context

Originating from Naples, Pizza Margherita was created in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy in the late 19th century. This iconic dish showcases the colors of the Italian flag with its vibrant red tomato sauce, white mozzarella, and green basil. Today, it is celebrated globally as a quintessential Italian pizza, often enjoyed for its simplicity and fresh ingredients.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
180ml Water
1 tsp Dried Yeast
300g Plain Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
30ml Oil
1 tsp Castor Sugar
3 tbsp Garlic
200ml Finely chopped tomatoes
Fresh Basil
20g Cherry Tomatoes
180g Mozzarella Florello Cheese
80g Tasty Cheese

fresh mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds umami flavor.

1

Mix water, dried yeast, and castor sugar in a bowl and let it sit until frothy.

2

In a separate bowl, combine plain flour and salt.

3

Add the yeast mixture and oil to the flour and mix until a dough forms.

4

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, then let it rise until doubled in size.

5

Prepare the pizza sauce by sautéing garlic, then adding finely chopped tomatoes and simmering.

6

Roll out the dough and spread the prepared sauce over it.

7

Top with mozzarella florello cheese, tasty cheese, and cherry tomatoes.

8

Bake in a preheated oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

rollingbaking

Equipment Needed

oven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pizza MargheritaMargherita Pie
Local Name: Pizza Margherita

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