Vegetarian

Margherita Pizza (Homemade) takes several minutes to prepare.

Margherita Pizza (Homemade) takes several minutes to cook.

Margherita Pizza (Homemade) makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Margherita Pizza (Homemade) are:

Crust:
250 grams of flour
1 teaspoon salt
.375 tsp active dry yeast
1.25 grams vital wheat gluten
1 teaspoon sugar
310 grams warm (105-115 degrees F) water

Toppings:
10 oz fresh mozzarella
9 Tablespoons pizza sauce
15 fresh basil leaves

(crust recipe can be doubled to make for easier measurements, but doing so will make two 14-inch crusts)

Here is how you make Margherita Pizza (Homemade):

For crust:Combine warm water with yeast and sugar. Leave set for 5 or 10 minutes to proof. Add flour, salt, and vital wheat gluten. Attach mixer bowl to stand mixer with dough hook, and combine ingredients at low speed. Once combined, continue mixing for 5 minutes at medium speed. Dough should cling to hook and clean sides of bowl. Let sit 10 minutes at room temperature. Mix again for 5 minutes. Remove from hook, and put into a well-greased/oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in warm place to rise for 1 hour.Roll out or stretch dough to fit pizza pan. Add sauce, mozzarella, and basil. Bake at 425 for about 15 minutes until cheese has slightly browned and is bubbly. Serving Size:?Makes 8 servings

The nutritional information for Margherita Pizza (Homemade) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 209.1

• Total Fat: 7.1 g
• Cholesterol: 25.0 mg
• Sodium: 454.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
• Protein: 9.5 g