Easy Pizza Margherita: Quick and Delicious Recipe
Enjoy the perfect balance of crispy crust, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil with this easy Pizza Margherita recipe — a simple yet authentic homemade classic.
- Time: 25 min
- Servings: 2
Source: Recipes I Made
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, 2 cups
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- Instant yeast, 1 teaspoon
- Warm water, about 100degF/38degC
- Olive oil 1 tablespoon
- crushed tomatoes, San Marzano or other good canned varieties
- Finely mince 1 small clove of garlic
- Add a pinch of sugar and salt to balance the acidity
- fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- Fresh basil leaves, as desired
- Extra virgin olive oil is best for the best taste
- Sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black Pepper