The original pizza was created in Naples, in southern Italy, at the end of the 18th century in honor of the Queen of Italy, Margherita di Savoia. It is presented with a high “cornicione” (the edge) and is lower in the center, and is strictly baked in a wood-fired oven.
Pizza margherita is the most famous and simplest of pizzas, with its tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil, recalling the colors of the national flag. It is a symbol of Italian cuisine and one of its most emblematic Italian dishes .
Enjoy this classic pizza margherita recipe!
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Margherita Pizza
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Course Main Course Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 40 minutes minutes Cook Time 15 minutes minutes Resting time 10 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Johnny Di Francesco
Ingredients Pizza Dough: 1 kilogram "00" white flour 30 grams fine sea salt 1 gram fresh yeast 600 millilitres water Pizza Margherita: 220 grams pizza dough San Marzano tomato sauce buffalo mozzarella fresh basil extra virgin olive oil Metric – US Customary
Instructions Pizza Dough: In a bowl combine the water and salt and allow to dissolve. Add 10% of the flour and mix well; add more flour and the yeast. Continue to add the remaining flour and mix well until combined. Put the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. This can take up to 10 min. Place the dough into a lightly floured bowl, cover with a damp cloth and set aside. Let the dough rest for half an hour, then divide into 4-5 round balls. Cover with a damp tea towel and allow the dough balls to rise. This can take up to 10 – 12 hrs. Once the dough has doubled in size place on a lightly floured bench, stretch the dough by hand. Pizza Margherita: Roll out 220 g (7 ¾ ouces) Pizza dough. Spread the San Marzano tomato. Top with Buffalo Mozzarella, place 4 basil leaves on top and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil. Bake at 475°F for 15 minutes until the crust has browned and the cheese has melted. Enjoy!
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