Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

• 400g strong bread flour
• 260ml warm water
• 8g salt
• 2g instant yeast
• 200g San Marzano tomatoes, hand-crushed
• 1 tsp salt for sauce
• 200g fresh mozzarella, torn
• Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

1. 1

   Mix flour, water, salt and yeast into a shaggy dough.

2. 2

   Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   ⏲ 10 min timer — runs automatically in the app

3. 3

   Cover and proof at room temperature for 60 minutes until doubled.

   ⏲ 1 h timer — runs automatically in the app

4. 4

   Divide into two balls and rest 20 minutes.

   ⏲ 20 min timer — runs automatically in the app

5. 5

   Heat oven to 250°C with a baking stone or steel.

   ⏲ 30 min timer — runs automatically in the app

6. 6

   Stretch each ball into a 28 cm circle, top with sauce and torn mozzarella.

7. 7

   Bake for 7-8 minutes until crust is leopard-spotted.

   ⏲ 8 min timer — runs automatically in the app

8. 8

   Top with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.