Pizza Margherita

Name: Pizza Margherita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h 20 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons instant yeast; 1 1/2 cups (340g) warm water (100°F to 115°F); 2 tablespoons (43g) honey; 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups (396g to 425g) King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour; 1 tablespoon (7g) vital wheat gluten; 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) salt; 2 tablespoons (25g) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (18g) sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons (35g) extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ripe plum tomatoes sliced into thin rounds; 2 cups (227g) diced fresh mozzarella cheese; 12 fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon Bread Salt or other fine salt

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:3h 20min

Legend holds the Pizza Margherita was named in 1889 for the Queen consort of Italy, Margherita of Savoy, by the chef Raffaelle Esposito of Pizzeria Brandi; its festive colors reflect the three colors of the Italian flag. While we've made the crust with whole wheat flour, feel free to substitute all-purpose flour for a more traditional American-style crust.

Updated at: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:16:27 GMT