Classic Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

• 250g bread flour
• 160ml warm water
• 1/2 tsp instant yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes
• 125g fresh mozzarella
• Fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil

Method

1. Mix flour, water, yeast and salt into a dough; knead 8 minutes until smooth.
2. Let rise covered for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
3. Stretch dough onto a floured peel or tray. Spread tomato thinly.
4. Tear mozzarella over the top and drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake at the highest oven temperature (250°C+) for 10–12 minutes.
6. Finish with fresh basil and a pinch of salt.