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Margherita pizza with basil and mozzarella on a marble table.

Easy Margherita Pizza with Homemade Pizza Dough

This Margherita pizza combines homemade pizza dough and sauce to create a perfect base for fresh mozzarella and basil toppings. Ideal for any pizza night, it is a true classic.
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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 2 pizzas

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough

  • 400 g (1 ¾ cups) strong flour
  • 7 g (2 tablespoon) sachet yeast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 225 ml (1 cup) warm water
  • 1 tablespoon honey

For the Pizza Sauce

  • 500 g (2 cups) passata
  • 4 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 2 teaspoons garlic granules
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • Optional: chilli flakes

To Assemble the Pizza

  • ½ quantity of pizza dough
  • quantity of homemade pizza sauce
  • 50 g (½ cup) shredded mozzarella
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella
  • Basil leaves

Instructions

For the Pizza Dough

  • Weigh out the flour and add the yeast and salt. Mix together.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk warm water, honey, and olive oil together. Pour into the flour mixture.
  • Mix until a soft, shaggy dough forms, adding more water if needed, a tablespoon at a time.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. It should spring back when gently poked.
  • Lightly oil a medium mixing bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a tea towel and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until doubled in size.
  • Knock the air out of the dough, then divide in half. Use one half for the pizza and freeze the other half for later use.

For the Pizza Sauce

  • Pour the passata into a saucepan and add the tomato puree, garlic granules, oregano, basil, olive oil, and honey or sugar.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer, whisking continuously for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Let the sauce cool before using.

To Assemble the Pizza

  • Preheat the oven to 250ºC. Place a baking tray in the oven to heat.
  • Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ cm thickness. Place on baking paper for easy transfer.
  • Top the dough with the homemade pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella.
  • Tear the fresh mozzarella ball and distribute evenly on the pizza. Add basil leaves on top.
  • Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot baking tray using the baking paper.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the pizza is bubbling and golden.

Notes

  • Ensure the water used for the dough is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
  • Allow the pizza sauce to cool to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
  • For a crispier crust, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone if available.
  • Fresh basil should be added just before serving for the best flavor.
  • Nutritional info is per pizza.

Nutrition

Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1067mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 7.5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 9mg
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