{"kind":"doc","doc":{"title":"Pizza Margherita","section":{"slug":"recipes","name":"Recipes"},"rkey":"1710032637430-pizza-margherita","cid":"bafkreifsbdiqhq6qz6tukocvpead355lcuuwd4cvrktslueo7nlf4sj324","renderKey":"bafkreifsbdiqhq6qz6tukocvpead355lcuuwd4cvrktslueo7nlf4sj324@2024-03-09T17:03:00Z@2026-07-29T21:06:17Z@Recipes|","href":"/recipes/1710032637430-pizza-margherita","publishedAt":"2024-03-09T17:03:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T21:06:17Z","tags":["pizza","italian","recipe","mozzarella","basil","olive-oil","neapolitan"],"description":"Margherita pizza with homemade dough and sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.","readingMinutes":1,"markdown":"```recipe\nyield: \"2 pizzas (2 servings)\"\ntime: \"15 min active · 25 min total\"\n\ningredients:\n  - { id: fresh-mozzarella, item: \"Fresh mozzarella\", amount: \"4 ounces\", note: \"Sliced\", group: \"Additional Ingredients for Pizza Margherita\" }\n  - { id: fresh-basil-leaves, item: \"Fresh basil leaves\", amount: \"To taste\", group: \"Additional Ingredients for Pizza Margherita\" }\n  - { id: extra-virgin-olive-oil, item: \"Extra-virgin olive oil\", amount: \"Drizzle\", group: \"Additional Ingredients for Pizza Margherita\" }\n\nsteps:\n  - id: s1\n    prep: true\n    do: \"prepare the pizza dough\"\n    for: \"5 min\"\n    detail: \"Prepare the pizza dough following our [Pizza Dough Recipe](./1710031406664-pizza-dough).\"\n  - id: s2\n    prep: true\n    do: \"preheat your oven to its\"\n    for: \"6–8 min\"\n    detail: \"Preheat your oven to its highest setting with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.\"\n  - id: s3\n    prep: true\n    do: \"roll out your pizza\"\n    detail: \"Roll out your pizza dough on a piece of parchment paper.\"\n  - id: s4\n    prep: true\n    do: \"prepare the pizza sauce\"\n    detail: \"Prepare the pizza sauce following our [Pizza Sauce Recipe](./1710031949965-pizza-sauce) and spread it over the dough, leaving a small border.\"\n  - id: s5\n    in: [fresh-mozzarella]\n    do: \"distribute slices\"\n    detail: \"Distribute slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce.\"\n  - id: s6\n    in: [s5]\n    do: \"slide the pizza\"\n    detail: \"Slide the pizza (with the parchment) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.\"\n  - id: s7\n    in: [s6]\n    do: \"bake until the crust is\"\n    for: \"6–8 min\"\n    detail: \"Bake until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.\"\n  - id: s8\n    in: [s7, fresh-basil-leaves, extra-virgin-olive-oil]\n    do: \"remove from the oven\"\n    detail: \"Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.\"\n  - id: s9\n    in: [s8]\n    do: \"slice and serve\"\n    detail: \"Slice and serve immediately.\"\n```\n","media":{},"series":{},"related":[{"title":"Neopolitan Pizza Dough","href":"/recipes/1710031406664-pizza-dough","section":"recipes","description":"Classic Neapolitan pizza dough recipe using 00 and all-purpose flours.","publishedAt":"2024-03-09T16:43:00Z"},{"title":"Pizza Sauce","href":"/recipes/1710031949965-pizza-sauce","section":"recipes","description":"Simple 3-ingredient pizza sauce: blend drained canned tomatoes with olive oil and salt until smooth. Use immediately or refrigerate.","publishedAt":"2024-03-09T16:52:00Z"},{"title":"Creamy Honey Cilantro Dressing","href":"/recipes/1717101197446-creamy-honey-cilantro-dressing","section":"recipes","description":"A cilantro-lime dressing with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon, garlic, and olive oil.","publishedAt":"2024-05-30T13:33:00Z"},{"title":"Harissa","href":"/recipes/1710443206146-harissa","section":"recipes","description":"Recipes for traditional harissa using either dried or fresh peppers with toasted spices, garlic, oil and lemon.","publishedAt":"2024-03-14T12:06:00Z"},{"title":"Eggplant Parmesan","href":"/recipes/1753717869129-eggplant-parmesan","section":"recipes","description":"Crispy panko-crusted eggplant topped with melted mozzarella, served over a vibrant blistered cherry tomato sauce.","publishedAt":"2025-07-28T08:51:00Z"},{"title":"Thunderbolt Sub","href":"/recipes/1751951070010-thunderbolt-sub","section":"recipes","description":"First attempt at cloning the Thunderbolt Italian Sub.","publishedAt":"2025-07-07T22:04:00Z"}],"prev":{"title":"Pizza Sauce","href":"/recipes/1710031949965-pizza-sauce"},"next":{"title":"Pineapple Bourbon Honey Sour","href":"/recipes/1710045021303-pineapple-bourbon-honey-sour"}}}