Margherita Pizza

Name: Margherita Pizza
Prep time: 1 d
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast; 1 3/4 cups warm water (90 to 100 degrees); 4 1/4 cups bread flour; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 (15-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes; 1/3 cup cold water; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 pint mozzarella in water, diced to 3/4-inch cubes; 1 tray fresh basil, picked; Sea salt; Olive oil, the best you can find

"Less is more on the Margherita." From the crispy outer crust to quality tomatoes, Chef-owner Zach Swemle of La Morra Pizzeria shares his secret to perfecting a classic Margherita.

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups warm water (90 to 100 degrees)
4 1/4 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons kosher salt

Pizza Sauce

1 (15-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes
1/3 cup cold water
1 pinch kosher salt

Pizza Toppings

1 pint mozzarella in water, diced to 3/4-inch cubes
1 tray fresh basil, picked
Sea salt
Olive oil, the best you can find

Steps

Prepare the dough: With a fork, mix together yeast and water.
Set aside and allow to dissolve for about 10 to 15 minutes, until bubbly.

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