Margherita Pizza Perfection: My Simple Homemade Recipe

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 375g (about 3 cups), plus extra for dusting
• Instant dry yeast: 7g (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
• Salt: 10g (about 1 ¾ teaspoons)
• Warm water: 250ml (about 1 cup + 1 tablespoon), 105-115°F (40-46°C)
• Olive oil: 1 tablespoon, plus extra for greasing the bowl
• Canned crushed tomatoes: 400g (14 ounces), good quality, like San Marzano
• Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
• Garlic: 1 clove, minced
• Dried oregano: ½ teaspoon
• Salt: To taste
• Black pepper: To taste
• Fresh mozzarella: 225g (8 ounces), sliced or torn into pieces
• Fresh basil leaves: About 1 cup
• Olive oil: Extra virgin, for drizzling (optional)
• Parmesan Cheese: For Sprinkling (optional)