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Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza

A classic Italian pizza made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil, cooked in a wood-fired oven for a crispy crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast About 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 3/4 cup Warm Water Around 110°F (43°C)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Toppings
  • 1 cup Crushed Tomatoes San Marzano preferred
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Sliced or torn
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Torn
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
  3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assemble and Cook
  1. Preheat the wood-fired oven to around 700°F (370°C).
  2. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 2 equal portions.
  3. Roll out each portion into a 10-inch round on a floured surface.
  4. Spread crushed tomatoes on the dough, leaving a small border. Top with mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  5. Using a pizza peel, transfer the pizza to the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and let the dough rise in a warm environment.

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