Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza

David Kim

David Kim

Dec 23, 2025

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Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

135 min

Servings

4 people

Calories

285 cal

Difficulty

hard

The quintessential Neapolitan pizza—simple, perfect, and made with just tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and quality olive oil on a chewy, charred crust.

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Nutrition Facts

320

8g

42g

14g

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Ingredients

Instructions

1

Combine flour, yeast, salt, and water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball, cover, and let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.

2

Crush tomatoes by hand into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt, minced garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil. Do not cook—raw sauce is traditional.

3

Divide dough in two. On a floured surface, stretch each ball from the center outward, working in a circle, leaving edges slightly thicker for the crust. Target 12-inch rounds.

4

Place on a preheated pizza stone or inverted baking sheet. Spread thin layer of sauce, leaving border. Add torn mozzarella. Bake at 500°F (or highest setting) for 10-12 minutes until crust is charred in spots.

5

Remove from oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Slice and serve immediately.

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