Neapolitan Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

• Dough: 2.5 cups (300g) 00 flour · 3/4 tsp instant yeast · 3/4 tsp salt · 3/4 cup warm water · 1 tsp olive oil
• Topping: 1 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes · 4 oz fresh mozzarella, torn · fresh basil leaves · olive oil · salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add water and oil; knead 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest 1–2 hours at room temperature until doubled.

2. 2

   Preheat oven as hot as possible (ideally 500°F/260°C) with a baking stone or steel on the top rack.

3. 3

   Stretch dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment.

4. 4

   Spread crushed tomatoes thinly. Season with salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

5. 5

   Bake 5–7 minutes until crust is puffed and charred in spots.

6. 6

   Remove from oven. Add torn mozzarella, fresh basil, and another drizzle of oil. Slice and serve immediately.