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Easy Margherita Pizza Recipe

This easy margherita pizza recipe is made of a simple homemade pizza dough with fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil for a fun and casual meal you can make at home.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 Slices
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 package dry yeast
  • 3 1/2 cups flour more or less for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Oil to coat the bowl

To top the pizza:

  • Good olive oil
  • Fresh mozzarella (about 8 ounces)
  • Thinly sliced fresh tomatoes (about 2 medium)
  • Fresh basil (about 1/4 cup or 2 stems)
  • Balsamic glaze for drizzling optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir the yeast and 1/4 cup water together, and let it sit until yeast starts to bubble.
  • In mixer, mix 2 cups flour and the salt.
  • Pour in dissolved yeast and remainder of water, and mix until dough pulls together.
  • Switch to dough hook, and add 1 cup flour. When the dough does not stick to your fingers, form a ball and place in an oil coated bowl, turning it to coat evenly.
  • Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rise for 2-plus hours. Punch dough down, and let it relax 10 minutes.
  • Roll and stretch firmly to desired shape and thickness (1/4 inch is good), and place on a greased baking sheet
  • Brush the top with good olive oil. Top with sliced mozzarella, then sliced tomatoes.
  • Bake in a 450 degree F. oven until the top is brown and bubbly, and the crust is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, top with sliced basil, and enjoy hot.
  • You can drizzle it with a bit of balsamic glaze before serving if you like.

Notes

  • For a fresher taste, add basil after you bake your pizza! If you add it before baking, it will just wilt and be blah.
  • Add more of your favorite things if you'd like, such as a few black olives, thinly sliced red onion, or some pepperoni with a homemade pesto sauce.
  • The balsamic glaze is optional but so yummy, and I highly recommend it!
  • If you've never made your own dough, this is the perfect recipe to start with because it's no fuss and so delicious.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 8 slices | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3mg

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