Nothing like simple things that give us immense joy and that applies to this Margherita Pizza Recipe! This Homemade Classic Pizza Margherita is made with simple ingredients like mozzarella cheese with homemade tomato sauce.
Make this for your next pizza party or weekend night or with this easy recipe you can make it for your weeknight pizza dinner as well!
The classic version includes mozzarella and parmesan cheese with tomato sauce and fresh basil. There are versions that include tomato slices as well. However, let's keep it as simple as possible.
I have different Pizza dough recipes, yet tried a different one this time, while planning for the Pizza party.
If you want to avoid all-purpose flour, you can make this Whole Wheat Pizza Crust with homemade Pizza Sauce. If you are in a hurry to get the dough done, then this 30 min Pizza dough works out best!
No yeast? No worries, you can make this No Yeast Pizza too, Or want to make it with Naan or Kulcha, then this Kulcha Pizza is yummy!
Why is this called Pizza Margherita? Is it same as Cheese Pizza?
Well, an authentic Pizza Margherita has a tomato sauce on the base. They spread with either a slice of mozzarella or grated. We can also add Parmesan cheese on top. Some say the authentic version has tomato slices, sliced mozzarella, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil drizzled on top.
I couldn't lay my hands on fresh basil so used dried basil on top. When I planned for the Pizza Party for the Thali BM, Margharita Pizza had to be included. It's Konda's favorite pizza and every time we order from Dominos, she orders one exclusive for herself.
It is only natural that I include this as part of the menu. Pizza Party is a total hit and my kids still keep asking me to repeat it again. After the Mega Thali Party, I have repeated it twice during last year's lockdown. It was extremely tough getting the cheese, I managed it somehow though.
This Margherita Pizza is my choice for A to Z Easy Family Dinner Ideas. With little preparation, you can easily make it for your weeknight dinner as well!
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How to make Homemade Classic Pizza Margherita
For The Crust
In a bowl, take the flour, oil, salt, and yeast, slowly add the water and knead to a soft dough.
If using a processor, you can run it at speed 1 and 3 to get a smooth dough.
When the dough is ready, dust well and transfer to counter.
Knead the dough for 10 to 12 minutes until the dough turns smooth and elastic.
Oil a wide bowl and transfer the dough into it.
Cover with cling wrap and let it rest for an hour or 1.5 hours or until double in volume.
Making the Pizza
Preheat oven to 200°C.
Grease a baking tray with oil.
Make sure to punch down the dough and divide it into three equal portions.
Roll each portion into a seven-inch round disc.
Place the disc on the tray.
Now spread the pizza sauce on top of the disc.
Next, sprinkle the grated cheese evenly all over.
Follow with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of dried basil on top.
When you are ready, transfer to the oven, and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and the base is cooked.
Remove from oven, transfer to a chopping board, and cut using a pizza cutter.
Serve immediately.
Recipe
Margherita Pizza Recipe | Homemade Classic Pizza Margherita
Ingredients
How to make Margherita Pizza Recipe
Ingredients Needed:
For The Pizza Base
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Instant Yeast
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Water add more if required
For The Topping
- Mozzarella Cheese Grated as required I used about 1.5 cups
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- Pizza Sauce as required
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- Dried Basil Leaves as required
Instructions
How to make Homemade Classic Pizza Margherita
For The Crust
- In a bowl, take the flour, oil, salt and yeast, slowly add the water and knead to a soft dough.
- When the dough is ready, dust well and transfer to counter.
- Knead the dough for 10 to 12 minutes until the dough turns smooth and elastic.
- Oil a wide bowl and transfer the dough into it.
- Cover with cling wrap and let it rest for an hour or 1.5 hours or until double in volume.
Making the Pizza
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Grease a baking tray with oil.
- Make sure to punch down dough and divide into three equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a seven inch round disc.
- Place the disc on the tray.
- Now spread the pizza sauce on top of the disc.
- Next sprinkle the grated cheese evenly all over.
- Follow with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of dried basil on top.
- When you are ready, transfer to the oven, and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and the base is cooked.
- Remove from oven, transfer to a chopping board and cut using a pizza cutter.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Suma Gandlur says
This is my daughter's favorite pizza. Tomatoes, basil and cheese sure makes it a flavorful version. I haven't made pizza at home in ages. Your pizzas are tempting me to prepare pizza at home sometime now.
Harini Rupanagudi says
Sounds very simple and enjoyable. I am sure kids had a gala time
Sowmya says
That is such a wonderful version of the classic Margherita pizza! Looks so delicious. Love the golden brown colour of the cheese!!!
Radha says
This is a simple and delicious pizza! Anyone would love this pizza. This is my son's choice of pizza.
Narmadha says
Classic Margherita pizza looks too good and tempting. I am self inviting myself to a pizza party next time to enjoy these yummy pizzas