Classic Margherita Pizza Recipe: *That's Amore!*

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) warm water (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (5g)
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (7g or 1 packet)
• 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon salt (6g)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml), plus more for greasing
• 1 (28 ounce / 800g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic, minced (approx. 3g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (2g)
• ½ teaspoon salt (3g)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (0.5g)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
• 8 ounces (225g) fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves (approx. 20 leaves)
• Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)