Quick and Homemade Margherita Pizza

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 150 ml of warm water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 15 g fresh yeast
• 225 g wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 80 g of tomato puree
• 70 g of this mozzarella
• dried oregano to taste
• fresh basil leaves
• Black pepper to taste

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Dissolve the sugar and crumble the yeast into the warm water, letting it sit until foamy, about 10-15 minutes.
2. Sift the flour with the salt into a large bowl, creating a well in the center.
3. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well, mixing until combined.
4. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place until it doubles in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 230°C and prepare a lightly greased tray.
7. Spread the dough on the tray and evenly cover with tomato passata.
8. Place mozzarella over the sauce, sprinkle with oregano and pepper to taste, and drizzle with a little olive oil.
9. Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and the crust turns golden brown.
10. Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.