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Margherita Pizza
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Margherita Pizza

1 h 15 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • warm water (warm)Other150 ml
  • yeastPantry3 g
  • all-purpose flourGrains125 g
  • sugarPantry4 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • olive oil (plus extra for the bowl and drizzling)Pantry20 ml
  • pizza saucePantry120 g
  • chili flakesSpices1 g
  • fresh mozzarella (torn into small pieces)Dairy200 g

per serving

Nutrition

440kcal

Carbs
58 g
Proteins
17 g
Fat
16 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Rolling pin
  • pizza stone
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Combine the warm water, yeast, flour, sugar, salt and a dash of olive oil in a bowl.
    • Stir with a large spoon, adding more warm water a little at a time until a sticky dough forms.
    Step 1
  2. Knead the dough

    • Knead with a push-pull motion until the dough is no longer sticky.
    Step 2
  3. Let the dough rise

    • Transfer the dough to a clean, oiled bowl and cover.
    • Let it rise in a warm place.
    Step 3
  4. Preheat the oven

    • Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat at the highest temperature setting.
    Step 4
  5. Shape the dough

    • Roll the risen dough into a ball.
    • Roll it out with a rolling pin or your hands into a large, thin circle.
    • Transfer the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper.
    Step 5
  6. Top the pizza

    • Season the pizza sauce with chili flakes and salt.
    • Spread the sauce with the back of a large spoon in circles all the way to the edge.
    • Scatter the torn mozzarella over the pizza and drizzle with olive oil.
    Step 6
  7. Bake the pizza

    • Carefully lift the pizza on its parchment and place it onto the hot pizza stone.
    • Bake until the crust reaches your preferred crispiness.
    Step 7