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Pizza Margherita

Posted on Aug 7th, 2023
by Johnny Di Francesco
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pizza margherita

The original pizza was created in Naples, in southern Italy, at the end of the 18th century in honor of the Queen of Italy, Margherita di Savoia. With a high cornicione (the edge) and low center, this is strictly a wood-fired oven baked pizza.

Pizza margherita is the most famous and simplest of pizzas, with its tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil, recalling the colors of the national flag. It is a symbol of Italian cuisine and one of its most emblematic Italian dishes.

Enjoy this classic pizza margherita recipe!

pizza margherita

Margherita Pizza

Johnny Di Francesco
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Resting time 10 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
 
 

Pizza Dough:

  • 1 kilogram "00" white flour
  • 30 grams fine sea salt
  • 1 gram fresh yeast
  • 600 millilitres water

Pizza Margherita:

  • 220 grams pizza dough
  • San Marzano tomato sauce
  • Buffalo mozzarella
  • Fresh basil
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

Pizza Dough:

  • In a bowl, combine the water and salt and allow to dissolve.
  • Add 10% of the flour and mix well; add more flour and the yeast.
  • Continue to add the remaining flour and mix well until combined.
  • Put the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  • This can take up to 10 min.
  • Place the dough into a lightly floured bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside.
  • Let the dough rest for half an hour, then divide into 4-5 round balls.
  • Cover with a damp tea towel and allow the dough balls to rise.
  • This can take up to 10-12 hrs.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, place on a lightly floured bench and stretch the dough using your hands.

Pizza Margherita:

  • Roll out 220 g (7 ¾ ouces) pizza dough.
  • Spread the San Marzano tomato sauce.
  • Top with buffalo mozzarella, place 4 basil leaves on top, and drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil.
  • Bake at 475°F for 15 minutes until the crust has browned and the cheese has melted. Enjoy!

Notes

Margherita Pizza
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Johnny Di Francesco

When it comes to making the world’s best pizza, Australian Pizzaiolo don’t usually spring to mind – but one Aussie has changed that. Known as “Mr Pizza” at home, Melbourne based Johnny Di Francesco was recently named the best in the world at The 2014 World Pizza Championships in Napoli. Johnny’s passion for Italian cusine draws from traditional Neapolitan techniques, with his family originating from Naples. And with a host of award wins and a number of successful restaurants under his belt, Johnny has established himself as a force to be reckoned with internationally. On invitation, Johnny spent much of early 2014 overseas to represent his home country in several key pizza events. Judging and competing. Johnny visited Paris, Las Vegas and Parma to share his expert knowledge and put his unique stamp on the international pizza domain. Culminating in his Wolrd Pizza Championship win, Johnny has gained national and international media attention, media coverage and recognition. Johnny’s dedication to making world-class pizza has also awarded him the coveted position of Australasian Principal of V.P.N, an international association based in Naples that is dedicated to protecting and promoting authentic Neapolitan Pizza. Only two chefs in Australia have been awarded this honor.

Accolades and Achievements

  • *Crowned #1 at the 2014 World Pizza Championship for best STG pizza in 2014
  • *Australasian Principal of V.P.N
  • *Named #3 at the 2014 Vegas International Pizza Expo for STG pizza
  • *Invited back to World Pizza Championship to judge in 2015
  • *Face of Breville’s new home pizza oven featuring across the Qantas and Jetstar networks
  • *Captain of The Australian Pizza Team
  • *Ambassador and judge representing Australia at regular international events such as The International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas and the famous Parizza event in Paris
  • *National and international media sensation, putting Australia on the world map for amazing, authentic pizza
  • *Creation of the 99 cheese pizza, resulting in international coverage
  • *Invited to create pizza to celebrate Sophia Loren’s Melbourne visit

4 Comments Hide Comments

Johnny Di Francesco says:
January 25, 2016 at 9:08 pm

Great question. If you ask your local baker they might give you some yeast. Dried yeast is generally 3 x stronger than fresh yeast, so 1 gram of fresh yeast is .33 grams of dried yeast. Rising time will be the same. Hope that helps.

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[email protected] says:
January 23, 2016 at 10:13 am

Hi after seeing your segment on Food Safari Fire program we are eager to try your Margherita pizza dough recipe in our wood fire oven. Unfortunately it is near impossible to buy the fresh yeast…..or if you can get a hold of it, they sell it in 1kg blocks which is way too much for a home cook. We do have a very good quality dried yeast. Your recipe states 1gm of fresh yeast, would you know how much is the equivalent in dried yeast?
We look forward to hearing from you as we can’t wait to fire up the oven.

regards….Corinne & Bart Favaloro.

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Paul Hegeman says:
October 21, 2015 at 7:24 pm

Thank you for spotting that. It was fine sea salt, now included above.

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judith dunville says:
October 21, 2015 at 5:04 pm

pizza dough ingredients say 30gms but what of??

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