Pizza Express Margherita
“Discover the joy of making Pizza Express Margherita at home. This 35-minute italian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Pizza Express Margherita at home. This 35-minute italian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Pizza Express Margherita brings the heart of Italian cooking right to your kitchen. Rooted in traditions passed down through generations, it captures the essence of la dolce vita.
The beauty of Italian cuisine lies in its simplicity. Quality ingredients, prepared with care and love, transform into something extraordinary. This recipe honors that tradition while making it accessible for the modern home cook.
Whether you're cooking for family, friends, or just yourself, this dish promises to deliver authentic flavors that transport you straight to the trattorias of Italy.
📋 Pizza Express Margherita
📝 Ingredients
- •150ml Water
- •1 tsp Sugar
- •15g Yeast
- •225g Plain Flour
- •1 1/2 tsp Salt
- •Drizzle Olive Oil
- •80g Passata
- •70g Mozzarella
- •Peeled and Sliced Oregano
- •Leaves Basil
- •Pinch Black Pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
1 Preheat the oven to 230°C.
- 2
2 Add the sugar and crumble the fresh yeast into warm water.
- 3
3 Allow the mixture to stand for 10 – 15 minutes in a warm place (we find a windowsill on a sunny day works best) until froth develops on the surface.
- 4
4 Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl, make a well in the middle and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 5
5 Lightly flour your hands, and slowly mix the ingredients together until they bind.
- 6
6 Generously dust your surface with flour.
- 7
7 Throw down the dough and begin kneading for 10 minutes until smooth, silky and soft.
- 8
8 Place in a lightly oiled, non-stick baking tray (we use a round one, but any shape will do!)
- 9
9 Spread the passata on top making sure you go to the edge.
- 10
10 Evenly place the mozzarella (or other cheese) on top, season with the oregano and black pepper, then drizzle with a little olive oil.
- 11
11 Cook in the oven for 10 – 12 minutes until the cheese slightly colours.
- 12
12 When ready, place the basil leaf on top and tuck in!
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Pizza Express Margherita at home. This 35-minute italian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Water
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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