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Pizza Margherita

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Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

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  • Upon the emerald cloak she wears,

  • A precious tapestry woven by time's hand;

  • In every breath of wind through rustling leaves,

  • And in each ripple on a distant land.

  • The symphony of life hums softly here,

  • As sunlight paints the world with gold and warmth,

  • But if we ignore her silent plea,

  • She will become a ghost story's mirth.

  • So let us rise from slumber deep,

  • And guard our mother Earth so dear;

  • Preserve her wonders that she does keep,

  • For in them lies the essence of all we hold dear.

  • The mountains, rivers, and creatures vast,

  • All share a bond with those who walk beneath the sky's dome,

  • So let us tend to this sacred trust bestowed,

  • And cherish nature's treasure trove that blooms in her home.

  • Thus, we write an ode of reverence deep,

  • For all creation’s boundless beauty;

  • A pledge for tomorrow, our hearts to keep,

  • To honor life and love with every duty.

  • Our actions echo through the halls of time,

  • In nature's grand symphony they resound,

  • Let us play a melody so sublime,

  • That future generations can still be found.

Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoon)

  • 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for dusting

  • 3/4 cup warm water, divided

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 (14-to 15-ounces) can whole tomatoes in juice

  • 2 large garlic cloves, smashed

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 basil leaves plus more for sprinkling

  • 1 plus more for sprinkling

  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar

  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

  • Equipment: a pizza stone

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Stir together yeast, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl and let stand until surface appears creamy, about 5 minutes. (If mixture doesn't appear creamy, discard and start over with new yeast.)
2

Instruction 2

Add 1 1/4 cups flour, remaining 1/2 cup water, salt, and oil and stir until smooth. Stir in enough flour (1/4 to 1/3 cup) for dough to begin to pull away from side of bowl. (Dough will be slightly wet.)
3

Instruction 3

Knead on a floured surface, lightly reflouring when dough becomes too sticky, until smooth, soft, and elastic, about 8 minutes. Form into a ball, put in a bowl, and dust with flour. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and let rise in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until doubled, about 1 1/4 hours.
4

Instruction 4

Pulse tomatoes with juice in a blender briefly to make a chunky purée.
5

Instruction 5

Cook garlic in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until fragrant and pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomato purée, basil, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 40 minutes. Season with salt and cool.
6

Instruction 6

At least 45 minutes before baking pizza, put stone on oven rack in lower third of electric oven (or on floor of gas oven) and preheat oven to 500°F.
7

Instruction 7

Do not punch down. Dust dough with flour, then transfer to a parchment-lined pizza peel or large baking sheet. Pat out dough evenly with your fingers and stretch into a 14-inch round, reflouring fingers if necessary.
8

Instruction 8

Spread sauce over dough, leaving a 1-inch border (there may be some sauce left over). Arrange cheese on top, leaving a 2- to 3-inch border.
9

Instruction 9

Slide pizza on parchment onto pizza stone. Bake until dough is crisp and browned and cheese is golden and bubbling in spots, 13 to 16 minutes. Using peel or baking sheet, transfer pizza to a cutting board. Cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with some basil leaves before slicing.
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