Pizza Express Margherita
A simple, classic Margherita pizza with a thin, soft crust topped with tangy passata, melted mozzarella, aromatic oregano and fresh basil.
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
main
- 0.15 l water
- 0.005 kg sugar
- 0.015 kg fresh yeast
- 0.225 kg plain flour
- 0.0075 kg salt
- drizzle olive oil
- 0.08 kg passata
- 0.07 kg mozzarella
- pcs oregano (peeled and sliced)
- pcs basil leaves
- pinch black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 230°C.
- Add the sugar and crumble the fresh yeast into warm water.
- Allow the mixture to stand for 10–15 minutes in a warm place until froth develops on the surface.
- Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl, make a well in the middle and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Lightly flour your hands, and slowly mix the ingredients together until they bind.
- Generously dust your surface with flour.
- Throw down the dough and knead for 10 minutes until smooth, silky and soft.
- Place in a lightly oiled, non-stick baking tray.
- Spread the passata on top making sure you go to the edge.
- Evenly place the mozzarella on top, season with the oregano and black pepper, then drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Cook in the oven for 10–12 minutes until the cheese slightly colours.
- When ready, place the basil leaves on top and serve.