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Margherita Pizza

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 6 servings.
With crushed tomatoes, garlic and mozzarella cheese, this margherita pizza is full of authentic Italian flavor. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 3/4 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • TOPPINGS:
  • 1/4 pound fresh sliced mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 1 cup of flour. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 110°-115°; stir into dry ingredients. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • 2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 6-8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • 3. Punch dough down; roll into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Cover with a clean kitchen towel; let rest for 10 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine sauce ingredients, spoon over dough. Top with cheese slices. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and top with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 326 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

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