Description
A classic Italian pizza featuring a soft, crispy crust topped with tangy tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 200 g fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 10–12 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
- Combine flour and salt, add yeast mixture and olive oil, and knead into a smooth dough.
- Let dough rise in a covered bowl for 1 hour until doubled.
- Heat olive oil, sauté garlic, add tomatoes, salt, and oregano; simmer 10–15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 220°C and prepare baking surface.
- Roll dough into a 25–30 cm circle.
- Spread sauce thinly, add mozzarella slices.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Top with fresh basil and drizzle olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Do not overload with sauce to avoid soggy crust.
- Use fresh mozzarella for best flavor and texture.
- Pizza stone improves crispiness but is optional.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Reheat in oven or skillet for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
