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Margherita Pizza

Cultural Context

Margherita Pizza is a classic Italian dish that originated in Naples. It is named after Queen Margherita of Savoy and is known for its simple yet flavorful combination of fresh ingredients. The colors of the pizza represent the Italian flag: red (tomato), white (mozzarella), and green (basil). This dish is a staple in Italian cuisine and is enjoyed worldwide, often served in pizzerias and homes alike.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
flour
olive oil
yeast mixture
tomato passata
fresh mozzarella
fresh rosemary
smoked paprika
chili flakes
roughly chopped almonds
lemon
sherry vinegar

fresh mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while shredded mozzarella is often more affordable.

1

Add warm water to a bowl and mix in 1 tablespoon of sugar, then leave it to one side.

2

In a separate bowl, sift flour and make a well in the center.

3

Add olive oil and the yeast mixture to the well in the flour.

4

Use your hands to bring the mixture together and knead for about 10 minutes on a floured surface until even and smooth.

5

Place the kneaded dough back into the bowl, cover it, and leave it in a warm place to prove until it roughly doubles in size.

6

Once risen, knock any excess air out of the dough, place it back on the surface, and divide it into four balls, then flatten them.

7

Heat olive oil in a hot pan and place the flattened pizza dough in it.

8

Cook the dough in the hot pan until it starts to bubble and turns golden.

9

Spoon over tomato passata on top of the cooked dough.

10

Tear chunks of fresh mozzarella and place them on top of the tomato passata.

11

Transfer the pan to a hot grill until the pizza is golden and bubbly.

12

Finish with fresh rosemary.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

bowlpangrill

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Pizza Margherita
Local Name: Pizza Margherita

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