Traditional Margherita Pizza

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:57:51 GMT

Step 1

Pizza Dough: Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add the yeast mixture, mixing well until you obtain a dough. Place dough on a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 10 minutes. Cover with a cloth or cling film and leave to rest in a warm place for at least 30 minutes until the dough has doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees centigrade. Take the dough, knock it back, then divide into two pieces, cover each with a cloth and leave to rest in a warm place for a further 30 minutes.

Step 2

For The Passata: Add olive oil to a hot pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the tomatoes paste and let cook for another few minutes. Add tomatoes pasata, basil, oregano, and let cook out.

Step 3

Making the Pizza: Note: It can be tricky to move the bases after rolling out. So to avoid the hassle, roll the dough on the tray that you will bake it on. Sprinkle some flour onto a clean work surface With your fingers spread each piece of dough into a roughly round shape with a border, make the dough as thin as you can but be careful not to tear it. Sprinkle some semolina or flour onto 2 large flat baking trays and place the pizza bases on them. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over each base. Spread the tomato mixture evenly over. Sprinkle with parmesan, scatter a few basil leaves over and top with mozzarella. Bake in the hot oven for 8-10 minutes.

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