La pizza Margherita | eatparade
The Margherita pizza is a typical Neapolitan pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, salt and oil. Along with the pizza marinara, it is the most popular pizza.
Ingredients for the pizza “Margherita”
For the dough:500g flour25g fresh yeast1/2 small cup of extra virgin olive oil salt lukewarm water q.s.
For the filling:200g mozzarella5/6 peeled tomatoes extra virgin olive oil
Preparation: First we prepare the dough in this way: on a pastry arranged the flour in the center and place the oil, the yeast dissolved in a little ‘of warm water and a pinch of salt. Knead, adding more water if needed, and make a beautiful “ball” (the dough should be dry and firm). Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest at least 2 hours in a warm, dry place. After the interval cut the dough into as many parts to how many pizzas you get. Roll out with a rolling pin and give her the traditional round shape. Add the tomatoes, drained and chopped, and salt. After about 20 minutes of cooking to 250 degrees, add the cheese and oil, when the cheese will become stringy add the basil. Remove from the oven after a few minutes and serve hot.
