Homemade Margarita Pizza Delight Recipe | Authentic Italian Pizza Dinner Idea
"Homemade margarita pizza delight is a classic Italian recipe with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce. A simple yet flavorful pizza that’s perfect for family dinners, cozy nights, or entertaining guests."
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Stand mixer or hands for kneading
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Pizza peel (for easy transfer)
- Sharp knife for basil chiffonade
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Tipo “00” or bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup San Marzano tomatoes (crushed)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (patted dry)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Optional: grated Parmesan for extra depth
Instructions
- Make Dough: Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth. Cover and let rise 1–2 hours.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add crushed tomatoes, and simmer 10–15 minutes. Season with salt.
- Shape Dough: Punch down risen dough. Stretch into a thin round (10–12 inches).
- Assemble Pizza: Spread sauce thinly over dough. Add mozzarella slices and basil leaves. Drizzle olive oil.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 500–550°F (260–290°C). Bake on pizza stone or baking sheet for 7–10 minutes until crust is crisp and cheese bubbly.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy hot, garnished with extra basil or Parmesan.
Notes
- Flour choice: Tipo “00” flour yields silky dough; bread flour gives chewy texture.
- Mozzarella: Pat fresh mozzarella dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Variations: Add cherry tomatoes, chili flakes, or vegan cashew cheese.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or skillet for crispness.
- Freezing: Freeze dough separately for up to 2 months.