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Engineering the Perfect Margherita Pizza

A classic Neapolitan pizza formulated for precision and flavor impact.
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Nina:

I am the world's biggest pizza fan, and so excited to know how to make one of the best pizzas around. This is going to be a once-a-week thing for me...

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Essential Elements for Crafting Genuine Pizza

A well-executed Pizza Margherita is celebrated worldwide for its elegant combination of core ingredients. Its signature taste is built on fresh basil—a fragrant, lively herb—paired with a velvety fresh tomato sauce, authentic buffalo-milk mozzarella, and a final flourish of high-quality, spicy extra-virgin olive oil. Once you perfect the Margherita process, you’ll be prepared to explore the entire landscape of pizza creation, taking a deep dive into the authentic world of Italian pizza craftsmanship.

Recommended Wines for Margherita Pizza

For a truly elevated meal, serve your hand-crafted pizza with a chilled glass of red Gragnano DOC—a light, sparkling wine that enhances the pizza’s subtle sweetness without clashing with the acidity of the tomato. You can also consider a graceful ‘Schiava’ from Alto Adige, notable for its freshness and gentle spices, or a robust Lambrusco that expertly highlights the creamy mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce.

Ingredients

for 1 servings

Fresh Margherita Pizza ingredients

  • Fresh Pizza Dough 1 (Full recipe)
  • Canned tomato 40 grams
  • Mozzarella cheese 50 grams
  • Salt 1 pinch
  • Extra-virgin olive oil as needed
  • Basil (Leaves) 4
  • Garlic Cloves 1

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Preparation

for 1 servings

Step

1

Of 3

Develop the Tomato Sauce

Gently crush a garlic clove, removing any loose papery skin while keeping the clove intact to maximize infusion during marination.

Transfer canned tomatoes to a medium bowl. Select either a smooth passata or a heartier, rustic tomato variety depending on your desired final texture. Add the whole garlic clove, a measured amount of salt, and a liberal drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and allow the mixture to rest to deepen the flavors while you proceed with the dough.

Drain mozzarella thoroughly to remove excess whey, then cut it into even cubes. Set aside until ready for assembly.

Step

2

Of 3

Shape and Top the Pizza Base

Preheat your oven to its highest setting to ensure rapid, thorough baking.

Transfer a fully-proofed batch of fresh pizza dough to a metal baking sheet. Working with your fingertips, gently stretch the dough into a round disc, taking care not to flatten the rim, as this will form the signature airy crust.

Using a soup spoon or ladle, spread a thin, even layer of tomato sauce on the dough, stopping short of the edges to preserve the crust.

Distribute the mozzarella cubes over the sauced surface and top with fresh basil leaves.

Step

3

Of 3

Bake and Present the Pizza

Slide the assembled pizza into the hot oven. Bake until the rim becomes a deep golden color and crisps up, and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest briefly. Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal blend of texture and taste while hot.

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Reviews

Nina Monday 13th of April 2020

Crispy and perfect

I am the world's biggest pizza fan, and so excited to know how to make one of the best pizzas around. This is going to be a once-a-week thing for me now.

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