Ingredients needed
Flour. I use 00 flour because I find it makes the best pizza dough. All purpose flour will also work though. I don’t love making it with bread flour but if that’s all you have, it will still be delicious. Instant yeast. Olive oil. Warm water. Salt. Sugar. Canned tomatoes. Try get San Marzano tomatoes if you can. The flavor is something else. Good quality Italian tomatoes will also work. Mozzarella. I like ALL the cheese so I use a combination of fresh (fior di latte or Buffalo mozzarella) and grated low-moisture mozzarella. Fresh basil. Optional: You can flavor the sauce with a little garlic, oregano and chilli flakes. This is not traditional for Pizza Margherita but does make for delicious additions.
How to grill Pizza Margherita
Can I make Pizza in advance?
The dough and toppings can be prepared a day in advance. Keep the dough covered in the fridge and remove 1-2 hours before cooking to allow it sufficient time to come up to room temperature. The sauce can be made a week in advance and all the toppings can be prepped and kept covered in the fridge for 24 hours. Cooked pizza can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How to reheat pizza
To reheat cooked pizza, heat a large pan (cast iron is perfect) then add the pizza. Cover with a lid and allow to reheat until the cheese is hot and melted.
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