Pizza Margherita
Thick and chewy no rise homemade pizza brushed with garlic and topped with gooey cheese. Easy to make and faster than delivery!
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 262kcal
Ingredients
For The Pizza Dough
- 2 ¼ Cups Flour
- ¼ Oz. Pizza Yeast
- 1½ Teaspoons Sugar
- ¾ Teaspoon Salt
- ⅔ Cup Warm Water
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For The Toppings
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Roasted Garlic Minced
- ⅓ Cup Pizza Sauce
- ¾ Cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- 3 Ounces Fresh Mozzarella
- 2 Plum Tomatoes Thinly Sliced and Patted Dry
- Black Pepper To Taste
- Fresh Basil If Desired
Instructions
For the Pizza Crust
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt together. Stir in ⅔ cup of warm water and olive oil. Mix for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the remaining flour/water alternating a little at a time.
- Knead on a floured surface with greased hands for 4-6 minutes or until dough no longer sticks to your fingers.
- Press or roll into a circle.
For The Toppings
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and minced garlic together. Brush over crust.
- Spread with pizza sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese and tomato slices.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is brown around the edges.
- Top with freshly ground black pepper and fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg