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Margherita Pizza
Ingredients
Serves 4 - 4 personal 10 inch pizzas
pizza dough
12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) warm water, between 105˚F and 115˚F
1 TEASPOON INSTANT YEAST
3 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR, PLUS MORE AS NEEDED
3/4 CUPS BREAD FLOUR
1 1/2 TEASPOONS COARSE KOSHER SALT
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
pizza dough
1 28-OUNCE CAN CRUSHED TOMATOES
2 TABLESPOONS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
2 TEASPOONS COARSE KOSHER SALT
PINCH (1/8-1/4) TEASPOON CRUSHED RED PEPPER
pizza toppings
10 OUNCES FRESH MOZZARELLA
HANDFUL (15) FRESH BASIL LEAVES
COARSE KOSHER SALT
FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
CORNMEAL, FOR DUSTING
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mix the dough
1
Stir together warm water and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the two flours. Add yeast-water mixture and stir together into a shaggy dough using your hand or a wooden spoon. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
3
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and sprinkle with salt. Knead dough until salt is fully incorporated, then knead an additional 3-4 minutes until it forms a smooth, firm ball (add 1-2 tablespoons of flour to prevent sticking if necessary).
4
Place dough in a clean, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
assemble + cook the pizza
1
Remove dough from the refrigerator and divide into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball: pick up one edge and fold it toward the center like an envelope. Rotate dough and continue folding toward center until you have a nice tight ball. Place on a lightly floured surface or parchment paper and let come to room temperature, about 60-90 minutes. (Or, refrigerate or freeze extra shaped dough for another time. Bring to room temperature and proceed as directed).
2
Combine pizza sauce ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
3
Place No. 12 Flat Top Griddle in the center of your oven and preheat to the highest setting (475-500˚F) for at least 30 minutes.
4
Shape each pizza: pick up the dough and gently move your hands along the edge, allowing gravity to shape the dough into a 10-inch circle. Spread a thin layer of cornmeal onto a wooden pizza peel and lay the dough on top.
5
Spoon 3-4 tablespoons sauce in the center of each pie and spread evenly with the back of a spoon, stopping about ¾-inch from the edge. Break the cheese into large pieces and top each pie with about 2 ½ ounces. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top with a handful of fresh basil leaves.
6
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated No. 12 Flat Top Griddle. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 5-7 minutes.
