Fakeout Kitchen

Classic Margherita Pizza

One warm slice of classic Margherita pizza, simple yet incredibly flavorful.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (7 grams) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced thin
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Clean swaps

How we upgrade the restaurant version with better ingredients.

  • all-purpose flour → organic bread flour — Conventional flour often contains systemic pesticides; organic bread flour provides a cleaner source of grain and a superior crust texture.
  • fresh mozzarella cheese → Organic Buffalo Mozzarella — Mass-produced mozzarella may contain chemical preservatives; certified organic buffalo mozzarella offers a purer, authentic Mediterranean flavor.
  • ripe tomatoes → organic heirloom tomatoes — Heirloom varieties offer significantly more flavor and are best sourced organically to avoid common produce residues.

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water and let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir in olive oil and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one. Alternatively, use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer it to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
  7. Top the dough with sliced mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  8. Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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