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Pizza Night

A complete homemade pizza from dough to finish — with sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.

Total time: 3h

Ingredients

  • 600 g Pizza flour (Tipo 00)
  • 390 g Water
  • 3 g Instant yeast
  • 12 g Fine salt
  • 18 g Olive oil
  • 400 g Canned San Marzano tomatoes
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 3 g Dried oregano
  • 400 g Fresh mozzarella
  • 10 g Fresh basil

Instructions

  1. 1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water, let stand 5 minutes. Add flour, salt, and olive oil, and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. 2. Cover and let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled and airy.
  3. 3. Crush the tomatoes by hand, mix in minced garlic and dried oregano. Season with a pinch of salt.
  4. 4. Divide the dough into four equal balls, cover, and let rest 15 minutes before stretching.
  5. 5. Stretch each ball into a round. Spread a thin layer of sauce and tear fresh mozzarella over the top.
  6. 6. Bake on a preheated stone or inverted tray at the highest oven setting until blistered and charred in spots.
  7. 7. Top with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.