Pizza Day Celebration Margherita

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 500g '00' flour, pre-sifted
• 3g Fresh yeast
• 325ml Water
• 10g Salt
• 400g San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
• 200g Fior di latte mozzarella, torn into chunks
• 20g Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small piece Edible gold leaf, optional

Method

1. 1

   Combine the '00' flour and salt in a large bowl. In a separate container, dissolve the fresh yeast in water and gradually add it into the flour mixture. Mix everything together until a dough forms.

2. 2

   Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and let them rise in separate, covered bowls for 48 hours.

3. 3

   Preheat your oven to its highest temperature setting and place a pizza stone or heavy baking tray inside to heat up.

4. 4

   Roll out one piece of dough on a floured surface until thin. Transfer to a pizza peel or an inverted baking tray. Spread the crushed San Marzano tomatoes on top, leaving a border for the crust.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the torn fior di latte mozzarella and fresh basil leaves on top of the tomatoes. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

6. 6

   Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or tray in the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

7. 7

   Repeat the entire process with the remaining dough and toppings.

8. 8

   For a luxurious finish, carefully place a small piece of edible gold leaf at the center of each pizza.