Classic Pizza Margherita Recipe

Name: Classic Pizza Margherita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Lukewarm Water; 1/2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast; 2 cups Whole-wheat Bread Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; Olive Oil; 1 cup Artichoke Hearts; 3 cups Tomatoes, Chopped; 1/4 cups Oregano, Destemmed; 1/4 cups Basil, Destemmed; 1/4 cups Parsley, Destemmed; 1 cup Part-skim Ricotta Cheese; 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese; Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Lukewarm Water
1/2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
2 cups Whole-wheat Bread Flour
1/2 teaspoons Salt
Olive Oil
1 cup Artichoke Hearts
3 cups Tomatoes, Chopped
1/4 cups Oregano, Destemmed
1/4 cups Basil, Destemmed
1/4 cups Parsley, Destemmed
1 cup Part-skim Ricotta Cheese
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan Cheese

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Between 30 minutes-1 hour before baking, preheat your oven to 500 degrees.
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If you plant to use a baking stone, place it in the middle of the oven.
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1.
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Add lukewarm water to the yeast and whisk and stir yeast thoroughly into water.
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Allow the yeast a few minutes to dissolve.
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Measure flour into a mixing bowl, add salt and use your hand or whisk to combine.
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I use the kneading attachment (dough hook) for my mixer.
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Pour water-yeast over flour mixture and use your hands or a wooden spoon to combine.
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Turn dough onto counter with extra flour and knead until flour is incorporated.
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Roll onto parchment or pizza stone in whatever method you know best.
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2.
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Brush dough with a little olive oil and add all topping ingredients except cheese.
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Bake for 5 minutes and rotate pizza 180-degrees.
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Bake for an additional 3 minutes and then sprinkle cheese over top.
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Leave in the oven an additional 3 minutes or until the edges of your pizza are golden and crispy.
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3.
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Remove pizza from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

481

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Lukewarm Water, 1/2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast, 2 cups Whole-wheat Bread Flour, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Classic Pizza Margherita falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Pizza Margherita

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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