Pizza Express Margherita

Name: Pizza Express Margherita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
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

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Ingredients for Pizza Express Margherita

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Water

150ml

Sugar

1 tsp

Yeast

15g

Plain Flour

225g

Salt

1 1/2 tsp

Olive Oil

Drizzle

Passata

80g

Mozzarella

70g

Oregano

Peeled and Sliced

Basil

Leaves

Black Pepper

Pinch

1 Preheat the oven to 230°C.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 230°C.

2 Add the sugar and crumble the fresh yeast into warm water.

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 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 Lightly flour your hands, and slowly mix the ingredients together until they bind.

6 Generously dust your surface with flour.

7 Throw down the dough and begin kneading for 10 minutes until smooth, silky and soft.

8 Place in a lightly oiled, non-stick baking tray (we use a round one, but any shape will do!)

9 Spread the passata on top making sure you go to the edge.

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 Cook in the oven for 10 – 12 minutes until the cheese slightly colours.

12 When ready, place the basil leaf on top and tuck in!